Expert Reviewed · Last updated June 23, 2026 · This article is regularly updated with the latest information and recommendations. Amazon Prime Day 2026 is live June 23-26, and the smart home deals are some of the best we’ve seen all year. Here are the 15 best deals on smart home gear — verified, in … Read more
Expert Reviewed · Last updated June 23, 2026 · This article is regularly updated with the latest information and recommendations. Philips Hue’s new wall switch modules let you smartify your existing light bulbs without replacing them. Install a module behind your wall switch, and your conventional bulbs become Hue-controllable. Here’s how it works and whether … Read more
Expert Reviewed · Last updated June 23, 2026 · This article is regularly updated with the latest information and recommendations. You don’t need to spend thousands or hire an electrician to get a smart home. These 10 weekend projects each cost under $100 and deliver real, daily value — not gimmicks. Build your smart home … Read more
Expert Reviewed · Last updated June 23, 2026 · This article is regularly updated with the latest information and recommendations. Home Assistant’s 2026.5 release added native RF proxy support — meaning those old remote-controlled blinds, fans, and garage doors you thought were “dumb” can now join your smart home automations. No cloud, no replacements, no … Read more
Expert Reviewed · Last updated June 23, 2026 · This article is regularly updated with the latest information and recommendations. Why Your Smart Home Needs a Summer Tune-Up You set up your smart home in the winter. Your thermostat learns your heating schedule, your lights turn on at 4:30 PM because that is when it … Read more
Your electricity bill goes up every summer, but you probably don’t know which devices are actually responsible. A smart home energy monitor tells you — and some can even automate your savings automatically. Smart home energy monitor installed in electrical panel What Is a Smart Home Energy Monitor? A smart home energy monitor is a … Read more
The Short Answer Yes, a smart thermostat saves most households 8-15% on heating and cooling costs, which is roughly $50-$130 per year. It pays for itself in 1-3 years for most people. The savings depend on your climate, habits, and whether you actually use the smart features. But there are real scenarios where a smart … Read more
Water damage is the most common and most expensive home insurance claim. The average cost of a water damage claim is over 11,000 dollars. And the most common cause isn’t a dramatic pipe burst — it’s a slow leak from a washing machine hose, ice maker line, or water heater that goes unnoticed for hours … Read more
If you own an EV or are thinking about one, home charging is where the real savings happen. Public fast chargers cost 30 to 50 cents per kWh — sometimes more during peak hours. Home charging on a standard electricity rate costs 10 to 15 cents per kWh. For a car with a 60 kWh … Read more
Sump pump failure is one of the most expensive things that can happen to a homeowner. The average cost of basement water damage is 10,000 to 25,000 dollars. And most sump pump failures happen silently — the pump just stops working, and you don’t find out until you step into six inches of water. A … Read more
