Security Cameras and their cloud storage have long presented privacy risk to their users. Apple’s service offering looks to provide a best practice approach to ensuring the security, as well as privacy, of our personal spaces.

Ubiquitous WiFi access in our homes means less and less reliance on wired connectivity. It's imperative that we keep uninvited guests off our network while we're beaming it into the air. What is really needed to be secure, without being burdensome?

Dummy switches are a handy automation tool in any platform, and this simple plugin for Homebridge make it possible in HomeKit too.

Consumer security cameras are generally easy to set up, but power users will need to go deeper. Learn about the tech that makes them tick with this guide.

Smart thermostats are often talked up as big money savers. Not only do they allow for more efficient use of your HVAC system, but there are also more direct financial incentives as well.

HomeKit naming clashes can cause all manner of confusion and frustration when trying to use Siri to control your smart home. Unfortunately there is little guidance from Apple on how best to name your stuff. Follow these simple guidelines for reliable and argument free Siri interaction.

WiFi is everywhere, and we all depend on it now, but are you up to speed on the current jargon? We’ve got you covered with this concise guide to all things WiFi.

Smart devices are well known potential attack vectors when they are connected to the internet, but Apple has a HomeKit feature that gives you easy control over those devices to stop them being used against you.

While smart homes have actually been around for quite some time, the advent of digital assistants and smart speakers has brought them much more into the mainstream, at least as a concept. But is turning something on with a voice command really smarter than using a finger?

You may have seen the name Tuya when looking for smart home devices. Who are they, What do they do, and should you be looking at buying those products?

Amazon is building an IoT network, and you’re invited. Should you be worried? Probably not. See why and decide for yourself.

As capable as Alexa is using voice alone, the Alexa app is nonetheless an indispensable part of the Alexa experience, and provides much needed control over your Alexa configuration.

You'll see many outdoor devices with an IP rating these days. What does this actually mean? Does it matter? Learn about the standard for Ingress Protection.

Is Ring really in-secure? With a growing number of inflammatory headlines, let’s look at all the issues in context.

The Ultimate guide to all things Alexa, from devices to skills. If you have it, or might want it, there’s something for you in here.

ZigBee is a flexible, reliable protocol for connecting smart devices. This guide explores how it works, why you might want it, and the shape of the competition.