An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something ...

Just got a new Apple Watch? Here's how to set it up and pair it with your iPhone in a handful of quick and easy steps.

Setting up a new computer can be an exciting task, but it’s also one that’s fraught with potential pitfalls. Whether you’re a seasoned tech enthusiast or a novice user, it’s easy to make mistakes ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Setting up a new phone is the chance to leave the past behind. Your phone will run better because of it, and you won’t have a ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...

I set up a new phone fairly often — whether it’s moving to a new daily driver or secondary phone, or setting up one of the new best Android phones to review. Since I’m a creature of habit, I like to ...

From essential first steps to pro-level tweaks, these are the things I do first every time I set up a new iPhone.

The smart home interoperability standard looks to streamline how you add smart devices to your home. The smart home interoperability standard looks to streamline how you add smart devices to your home ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...