We reviewed Apple’s second-gen HomePod and its high-quality audio and smart home compatibility has made me fall in love with ...

Amazon Alexa is flexible and compatible with many smart home devices but can be clunky and has no native smartphone support.

That means you can’t ask your HomePod to open up Netflix if you have a FireTV or if your smart device isn’t compatible with Apple’s HomeKit, it also won’t respond. This has been a ...

Smart home tech may feel intimidating but it's never been easier to use. Here are three easy ways to launch your smart home.

Using a smaller, third-party platform such as SmartThings, Home Assistant or Aqara can have benefits like flexibility in ...

its potential as a smart device reaches beyond the original HomePod in ways that have far greater implications for Apple’s place in customers’ homes. Part of the story is the mini’s ability to serve ...

Apple Home app can create temperature and humidity automations using compatible sensors and devices. HomePod or HomePod mini can be used as smart home hubs with built-in sensors, eliminating the need ...

Multi-room audio is compatible with AirPlay as well, so you can control multiple HomePod speakers from your phone, MacBook, or other devices. HomePod prioritizes security and adopts a new smart ...

Also, it’s widely compatible with all the ... the Nest Hub, the HomePod Mini, and Eero routers. If you don’t have other smart devices, or if you already rely on just one of the major smart ...

As Tom's Guide notes, Apple's HomeKit isn't compatible with as many third-party devices as Amazon and Google's digital assistants are. And when Apple launched its original HomePod in 2018 ...

For a start, having AirPlay functionality doesn't guarantee the speaker will sound great or be compatible with all devices. Be wary of which speaker ... like a Sonos Era 100 with a Sonos Era 300, or ...

It works via the Matter over Thread protocol and is compatible with Apple Home as long as you have a device like the Apple TV 4K or HomePod connecting your smart home devices. Like the U100 ...