The affordable Aqara Hub M2 supports up to 128 Zigbee devices, and it has an integrated infrared blaster. But in some respects, Aqara locks you into its own ecosystem. The Aqara Hub M2 is an ...

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If you would like to start your journey by setting up your own home automation system, Zigbee, offers a robust wireless protocol, and has been transforming the way we control and automate our homes.

The Aqara G5 Pro Wi-Fi delivers impressive security and connectivity features, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking to seamlessly extend their smart-home ecosystem outdoors. The G5 Pro is ...

HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. “Aqara is committed to creating the ultimate smart ...

The Amazon Echo Hub is an Alexa-equipped smart home hub with an 8-inch display. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Sidewalk, Thread, and Matter, so practically all your smart home devices will be ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

Turning your home into a smart home is easier than ever. Today’s gadgets can do everything from warming the house before you wake up to locking the door behind you at night. You can ask a voice ...