This month's smart home news covers accelerated Matter certification, major vendor updates, and emerging cross-industry standards shaping the next wave of connected devices.

We compare voice assistants on accuracy, privacy, integrations, and smart home control to help you pick a primary voice companion for your home.

Security is essential for connected homes. This checklist covers real steps you can take today to reduce risk without sacrificing convenience.

We tested six smart thermostats across price ranges to determine which offers the best mix of comfort, energy savings, and integration in today's Matter-friendly environment.

Matter is changing the smart home landscape. This comprehensive guide walks you through planning, devices, and pitfalls when building a Matter-ready home this year.