Google Home and Nest users report declining reliability, with devices frequently misunderstanding commands or failing to ...

The Role of Android in Smart Home Security. Android’s versatility makes it perfect for smart home security—it connects seamlessly with various smart devices, ensuring smooth communication ...

Google is working on giving Gemini for Android Auto the ability to control your smart home devices from the car.

Google has been quietly updating millions of Google Nest smart speakers, displays, and Wi-Fi routers as well as billions of Android phones and tablets to Matter. Now, Android and Google Home users ...

However, with this Prime Day deal, the price difference between the non-dock and dock versions is just $60, making this bundle an even better deal. If you're not into the smart dock, you can grab the ...

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. It’s getting closer. With ...

Android 11 delivered a truly great feature to the power menu with a list of smart home controls at the ready, but Android 12 completely removes it. That feature, though, ...

In Android 13, Google is stripping away the need to unlock your phone for lockscreen smart home controls. Here’s how. Live in the first beta of Android 13, Google has introduced a new toggle ...

Before recycling your old iPhone or Android, consider giving it new life as a home security camera.

Google moved all of its smart home controls from the power menu to a new toggle back in Android 12 Beta 2, and in this week's update, it's gaining a new — or rather, old — name.. Google's ...