Crimes fall during daylight saving time. Why it happens and how it makes your home and property safer. Tyler Lacoma 2 min read Daylight saving time makes your home safer from burglaries. Daylight saving time is near — March 9 if your state participates — and we prepare to […] Click here to view original […]

How-To Geek and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Few people realize Alexa can send a virtual hug. It’s a neat little feature, a surprise that can improve someone’s day. If you own an Echo […] Click here to view original

You have plenty of rights about what to record around your home but privacy laws still have their say. Our expert-tested recommendations for security cameras and other smart home cams include models with the ability to use two-way audio and save security videos. That’s useful for holding quick conversations […] Click here to view original

Technology Whether you’re setting up a smart home for the first time or looking for ways to improve on the setup you already have, strategically placing smart buttons around your home can help make your life easier. Smart buttons are one of those underrated smart home accessories that may […] Click here to view original

A robot butler in every home sounds like “the stuff of science fiction,” said Mark Gurman in Bloomberg , but we’re getting closer. Two tech giants, Meta and Apple, have recently begun preparing to go head-to-head in the battle to bring to market humanoid robots “that can fold your […] Click here to view original

Bertel King / How-To Geek The Matter standard provides the flexibility to switch smart home ecosystems and greatly expands the range of smart home devices available. Matter certification is more future-proof since devices can work locally without dependence on cloud services. The simplified setup process saves time and minimizes […] Click here to view original