Jason Fitzpatrick / How-To Geek Power-cycling your router and modem to fix connection issues is a hassle. But with an inexpensive smart plug, it doesn’t have to be. Why Do I Want to Restart My Router? Any time you call ...

Wyze Wyze has a heap of smart home products under its belt, and you may have noticed that most of them are having problems right now. Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Wyze announced a scheduled maintenance period two days ...

Lutron Whether you buy new smart blinds or retrofit existing ones to be smart, Expect to pay a $150-300 premium per window. If you’re curious about modernizing your window treatments, you might wonder how much smart blinds and shades cost. ...

Justin Duino / How-To Geek It can be hard to buy the right smart lock for your home, and even harder if your door doesn’t have a deadbolt. Thankfully, Schlage is here to save the day with a new smart ...

IKEA Smart blinds can be powered by line voltage, low voltage, battery, and even solar power. Each power source has a benefits and a downsides. You might assume that smart blinds are all battery-powered, but there are more than a ...

Philips Third-party apps for the Hue smart light system let you access settings and entries on your Hue Bridge that you can’t find with the Hue app. Every now and then, you might run into a problem with your Hue ...

Thread Group “Built on Thread” logos and the related variations indicate a smart home device uses the low-power mesh network protocol Thread for connectivity. If you’re shopping for smart home gear, you’re bound to come across products with little logos ...

Justin_Krug/Shutterstock.com Your smart home gear isn’t just for your comfort and enjoyment when you’re home. It’s absolutely invaluable when you’re on vacation. Here are common features and benefits you should set up before you head out the door. Why Put ...

Lutron Smart blind batteries require replacement or recharging every 6-12 months on average. Some manufacturers offer options that last for years between maintenance. Most smart blinds on the market aren’t hard-wired but use an internal battery, which begs the question: ...

Wyze Wyze has been selling low-cost smart security cameras for years, with a few different models to choose from. Now the company has updated its panning camera with a new design and an even lower price. The Wyze Cam Pan ...