The smart home industry has finally reached a turning point. Thanks to Matter, the new universal smart home standard, consumers no longer have to worry as much about whether devices work together. But ...

If you’re planning a truly smart home, then you’re going to need a smart hub. Here’s what you need to know. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics ...

The Nest Hub 2nd gen and Nest Hub Max launched in 2021 and 2019, respectively, and since then, we've seen no signs of a successor to either smart display. The 2023 Pixel Tablet indicated that Google ...

The Alexa app quickly connects new devices you add to your smart home with little effort on your end and lets you control devices from different manufacturers in one place. If a smart home device says ...

A new report suggests that Apple’s upcoming Smart Home Hub device may launch in 2026 for around $350. The company is developing two variants of the device: tabletop and wall-mounted. A pricier 9-inch ...