You can save up to $400 annually just by lowering your water heater to 120°F, switching to cold water laundry, and eliminating "phantom power" from electronics in standby mode.

With the cost of living rising every day, homeowners are always looking for ways to save money. Utility costs are unavoidable because we all need access to essential services like electricity, water, ...

As the weather starts to cool down, homeowners look for ways to keep their energy bills in check. We spoke to three experts ...

However, Home Assistant is an outlier. While there are other applications designed to help you manage your smart home devices ...

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Having a smart home isn't just about voice assistants. An effective setup creates an interconnected ecosystem of devices working together to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure ...

ALBANY — National Grid is in the process of installing so-called smart meters at the homes of its gas and electric customers.

In exchange for surrendering control of her own comfort, she received a rebate of just $25 a year. And now, instead of just controlling the A/C, some want central control of your whole thermostat. A ...