You don't have to get all your devices from one company, but that can make things easier. Here's what else helps.

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a mobile companion app, or Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. The Vivint Smart Home is ideal for homeowners who require a professionally monitored home security system but don’t want to ...

We integrated our entire Google Home ecosystem and our Kwikset smart lock into our system. Can I control Vivint through a smartphone? We customized our alerts by setting motion zones and adjusting the ...

If you were hoping its rumored home robotics foray might bring us a Rosey the Robot, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has bad news. In a post on X, he said sources indicate Apple is focused on developing a bot we ...

New features are set to launch for Google Home users. These features are currently being introduced through the Public Preview program, according to 9to5Google. Google Home will soon support Nest ...

The smoke and CO alarm is finally coming to the Home app, along with increased functionality for smart locks connected to Google Home via Matter The smoke and CO alarm is finally coming to the ...

Google Home is also getting improved support for Matter-enabled smart locks. Many of the best smart locks now support Matter, but using an app that's not the manufacturer's own can mean missing ...

Available in Public Preview, Nest Protect users can now receive safety alerts and notifications alongside other devices in the Google Home app. The Nest Protect smart smoke and CO2 alarm has just ...

Starting in the Public Preview program, Google Home is finally adding support for the Nest Protect, as well as Matter-certified smart locks. Android app support is rolling out starting today.

Yet, as much as I’m struggling with my first Home Assistant setup, I’m convinced that it’s the right choice for me and my smart home devices. Perhaps even the only choice. And I say this as ...