Local devices are top-tier.

You might think a basic LAN setup is secure enough, but there could be issues lurking that require device isolation to ensure ...

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For smart home device manufacturers looking to grow their market share, prioritizing customer experience is king. However, today’s CE customers face an increasing number of connectivity challenges – ...

Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...

Cheaper, more stable and gives you access to all of the features.

I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions, which always struck this cynic as a perfect example of setting oneself up to fail. But I’ve got a resolution for 2026, one on which I’ve already made ...

You may have run into this when setting up a new smart home product: You’ve installed its companion app, created an account, plugged in the gadget, and you’re all ...

Have you bought a new refrigerator, oven, washing machine, or other big appliance in the past few years? If so, there’s a good chance it can connect to the internet through your WiFi network. There ...