ZDNET's key takeaways Emerson launched its SmartVoice technology at CES 2026.SmartVoice devices don't require Wi-Fi or a hub; ...

Smart home upgrades no longer require complicated rewiring, pricey installations, or a massive ecosystem overhaul. One of the ...

Leviton’s 4-Button Controller brings sophistication and convenience to any smart home, but it can’t control a local load and installing one requires skill (unless you’re replacing something similar).

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most modern homes have quite a few WiFi-connected gadgets trying ...

Secured access controls are an important component to building automation systems as they ensure the security of a resource or building, its occupants and its contents. For access control systems to ...

Apple is continuing to develop, refine, and expand its concept of a finger-worn, smart ring that could be used to wirelessly control nearby devices, or interface with an augmented reality peripheral ...

ESP-01 is a tiny and useful piece of hardware. It has a 32-bit MCU, 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 1MB flash memory, and several other useful embedded features. Such ...