Turning on Home Assistant backups is trivially easy and can be done from the UI. In a web browser or companion app, head to ...

In a world where thermostats, locks, and lights depend on remote servers, many homeowners are asking a new question: what ...

The Gira X1 is a server designed for Smart Homes with a KNX network, allowing users to connect and monitor various devices and automate processes using a mobile app. It offers a wide range of ...

As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Most smart home devices will work just fine on any platform if you are willing to jump through a couple of hoops. But there are a few pieces of hardware out there that, for various reasons, provide a ...

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Our experts frequently run across worries on Reddit and other forums about criminals hacking into smart homes, taking control of home cameras, jamming security systems or smart locks and other fears.

Due to launch this fall, Windows Home Server connects multiple PCs in the same household, and stores, manages, backs up and protects digital audio, video and photos. In addition to centralized storage ...