Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. I’ve been bullish on smart home technology for more than a ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Luxury, once a synonym for extravagance, is being quietly rewritten. In today’s most coveted homes, the magic is in what you ...

The first light switch has come a long way since its invention in 1884 by John Henry Holmes in Newcastle, England. Holmes' ingenious 'quick-break technology' transformed the way electricity was ...

When it comes to professionally installed and monitored home security systems that also offer all the creature comforts of a smart home, no one does it better than Vivint. Most home security systems ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Just a few decades ago, smart houses were the stuff of fiction. We imagined a future with intelligent structures (some of which took a turn ...

Here are my favorite home apps to make smart home management fast and fun, without the clutter or annoying navigation. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

My smart home finally stopped looking homemade.

LED mirror technology is transforming bathrooms into smart wellness spaces, combining sleek design, energy efficiency, and ...

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It works—just not in the ways that I'd hope ...

Keep an eye on your home while you’re away and prevent package theft with these smart home security cameras and locks. Decades ago, smart home gadgets were an entertaining curiosity that lived inside ...