If your internet is feeling sluggish or your smart lights respond slowly, don't despair. This easy fix can help speed things ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...

IP cameras and doorbell cameras are among the highest-risk smart home devices you can own. Proprietary solutions combine constant internet connectivity with microphones, cameras, and cloud ...

Sidewalk, which launched in 2020, is a low-power, low-bandwidth, long-range IoT network that is free to use. While Ring cameras use Sidewalk connectivity to send alerts even when your home’s Wi-Fi is ...

Connected devices certainly add a layer of convenience to home management—but keeping track of your estate’s many smart implements can be a task in itself. Fortunately, there are systems—boutique ...

For smart home device manufacturers looking to grow their market share, prioritizing customer experience is king. However, today’s CE customers face an increasing number of connectivity challenges – ...

The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh network designed to solve many of the smart home’s biggest problems. But only if everyone can agree on how to use it. The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh ...

Your 2026 smart home will work best if your devices can all talk to each other without having to jump through hoops. Home ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

Have you bought a new refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or other big appliance in the past few years? If so, there’s a good chance it can connect to the internet through your WiFi network. There ...

Smart home gadgets can make your life easier, but convenience comes at a price. Smart devices often lack strong authentication. They can easily leak your data, as some of them don't use encryption or ...