AI home automation is rapidly transforming daily living in 2025. From voice-controlled assistants to smart sensors, modern AI gadgets make everyday tasks simpler, more efficient, and even enjoyable.

Apple users had a banner year when it came to new smart home devices. Of all the ones I tested, here are my favorite Apple Home-compatible ones that launched in 2025. Heading into the year, I had high ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a public service announcement on June 5, 2025, warning that cybercriminals are actively exploiting everyday smart home devices to conduct illegal operations.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a few of our favorite smart-home items from the past year. From ice cream makers and portable air conditioners to super-fast phone chargers and ...

Home robots are no longer a futuristic concept—they are becoming a tangible part of modern living. Advances in consumer robotics have made smart home robots more capable, intuitive, and affordable ...

Sometimes the smart home doesn’t seem so smart, like when a cloud outage renders your devices useless or your smart bed starts roasting you in your sleep. We see these kinds of smart-home snafus every ...

For years, the real estate industry sold one vision of the future: a home where every light, lock, thermostat, and appliance ...

I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been reporting on tech professionally for nearly a decade and have been obsessing about it for much longer than that. Prior to ...

The highly anticipated Apple TV 2025, rumored to debut during Apple’s November keynote, is generating widespread interest. While the external design is expected to retain its familiar aesthetic, the ...

The arrival of generative AI assistants in our smart homes held such promise; instead, they struggle to turn on the lights. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See ...

If you’ve ever stared at your ancient light switches, or uninspiring sockets, and thought there must be a smarter way, well, there is. There are a number of brands out there that specialize in making ...