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

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The weirdest smart home device I own is the Aqara Cube controller. The official product page describes it as "a fun and easy ...

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Now you can control your smart home devices with gestures in addition to button presses. The Flic Duo delivers twice the ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

My home is overrun with smart gadgets, and the main way I interact with them is through my smartphone. This is usually a robust way to control my gadgets, as my phone is never far from my side — ...

Unveiled at CES, the new Copilot Star platform is designed to take smart device interoperability to the next level.

These products offer convenient home enhancements, such as control and safety sensors that work without setup, a smart lock that charges itself, and blinds that automatically shield you from the sun.

Mui’s long-gestating calm-tech board finally ships — and it’s a thoughtful, if very expensive, alternative to screens. One of the fun parts of being a tech journalist for over a decade is that ...