Entries for this year’s HGTV Smart Home 2206 are officially open. HGTV debuted the first look at its 2026 Smart Home, designed by Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt, via Instagram on March 7. “What a perfect ...

These five essential apps can help make your smart home feel more connected, streamlined, and capable in 2026 without ...

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The Google Home app is your gateway to controlling various smart home devices. Google's Nest speakers — which are among the best smart speaker brands – connect to the Google Home app, along with ...

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Not sure what a smart home even is? Start here: I'm covering the apps, connections and what they do for you. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and ...