Running a household has always demanded considerable time and mental energy—adjusting thermostats throughout the day, keeping ...

Smart homes have become more and more ubiquitous as the cost of technology has eased, including home security cameras, smart ...

There is no getting away from it: the nights are starting earlier and the weather has turned. It will be several months before the sun starts setting after 8pm again. Not only does that mean winter is ...

Imagine this: You’re juggling groceries, your toddler’s backpack, and your phone is somewhere in the abyss of your bag. As you walk up to your front door, it scans your face and clicks open. No keys, ...

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 ...

Not sure how a smart home works or what kind of devices it needs? As a smart home expert, I'm breaking it all down. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how ...

In a world where thermostats, locks, and lights depend on remote servers, many homeowners are asking a new question: what happens when those servers go offline? The modern smart home often lives and ...