Smart home control panels look set to be a big trend in 2025, with Aqara, Shelly, and possibly even Apple getting in on the action. Wall-mounted or counter-top control panels are a great idea, but ...

In practice, however, these purpose-built smart displays age poorly, and probably don't perform all the tasks you need out of ...

Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

There’s nothing new about using Alexa to control your smart home, but the Echo Hub that Amazon announced today is the first Echo device to be a dedicated smart home control panel, featuring an 8-inch ...

Aqara announced an array of new smart home devices at CES 2025, including its first in-wall touchscreen control panel. The Matter-compatible controller works with the company’s new dimmers, switches, ...

The Panel Hub S1 Plus is one of the best products that Aqara unveiled at this year’s CES. The flagship in-wall panel acts as a central unit to control the entire smart home with a single interface.

Power stations have quickly become one of the more popular products we test. It’s easy to see why: They offer silent operation and easy to move to wherever you need power. Their rising popularity has ...

Smart plugs are an easy way to get smart lighting, but they only work with lamps and they only control one device. Brilliant makes one of the more sophisticated whole-home smart lighting solutions, ...

Some homes have dated electrical systems preventing you from using certain high-draw appliances. Savant thinks it can solve this problem for you with its Smart Budget system. Ajay has worked in tech ...

The new Home Panel gives me access to my lights, cameras, and thermostat, all from within Google TV Streamer. Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends Good news, everyone. If you read our Google TV Streamer ...

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ has improved smart home controls and conversation abilities, but the Alexa app is still buggy.