Anyone who owns Google Home smart home products is awash in options for compatible gadgets, so we narrowed them down to those most worth buying in 2026.

Here’s how the two smart home ecosystems compare on price, privacy, setup, and device compatibility.

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even coffee maker has become more seamless, intelligent, and ...

If you have been in the smart home world for any length of time, you may have some older gear that doesn’t support Matter, such as older Zigbee sensors, Z-Wave thermostats, and IR remotes for ceiling fans, etc. They all work fine, but they live outside ...