Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covers the future of sustainable, resilient and affordable housing. This year’s Consumer Electronic Show (CES) was loaded with ...

Smart homes promise the kind of life that sounds pretty good after a long day. The lights answer to your voice, the thermostat adjusts itself, and the speaker in the kitchen remembers the thing you ...

Experts say that financing these upgrades remains a central challenge — one that could increasingly be addressed through ...

The phrase “ smart home ” has been used for more than a decade, but in 2026, it remains widely misunderstood. Many homeowners ...

The pace at which American homeowners are adopting connected technology has shifted from early adopter territory into ...

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Affordable smart home devices seamlessly connected to create a budget-friendly, automated living space that enhances convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Pixabay, cloudlynx In 2025, the smart ...

More older adults are preferring to age in place — 75% of adults ages 50 and older want to remain in their own homes as they age, according to AARP. And they’re increasingly turning to technology to ...

Smart homes were once a novelty. Now, they’re quickly becoming the standard, and heating systems are evolving alongside them. As 2026 approaches, the combination of smart technology and hydronic ...

Savant, a provider in smart home and smart power technology, entered into a strategic partnership with Timber Block, a ...

Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...