A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's beats included smart home tech, lighting, appliances, broadband and home networking. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural ...

Determine if you'd like your smart scale to connect to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or both. User-friendly interface You want a smart scale that has an interface that's easy to read and follow. Especially if ...

While smartwatches like the Apple Watch Series 10 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra dominate the wearable tech scene, a new contender is steadily gaining traction: the smart ring. These unobtrusive ...

Right now, creating a smart home is easier than ever, with thousands of devices selling the convenience of automation, voice control, and routine. These smart home devices have become more ...

Here’s how it works. The best smart plugs make your home more convenient and energy efficient without breaking the bank. Simply plug your existing 'dumb' appliance (like a fan or stick lamp ...

A smart speaker makes an easy first step into smart home technology. Before you kit out your house with thousands of dollars of lighting and security upgrades, you can familiarize yourself with ...

The best smart rings bring discreet health tracking to your finger in a much less obtrusive way than other health tracking gadgets. Previously an emerging market, smart rings are very much ...

Take the hard work out of stargazing with the best smart telescopes, perfect for homing in on February's planetary parade and March's stunning lunar eclipse. Want to stargaze without having to ...

The best smart lights can completely transform your home, whether you fancy a bit of digital redecorating, want to control your lights with your smart speaker, or just want to make your gaming rig ...

We’ve added Aqara’s LED Bulb T2 to What to look forward to. Smart LED bulbs provide a near-instant way to transform the feel of a room. Screw in a smart bulb (or several) and pair it with an ...

Smart bed systems come in several forms — covers, adjustable bed bases, or complete mattresses — and use state-of-the-art technology to help you overcome the issues that keep you awake at night.

We've tested hundreds of smart home products in more than 20 categories to help determine which ones are best for every room in (and out of) the house. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer ...