Perceptive Automation on Wednesday announced Indigo 3.0, a new version of their home automation software for Mac OS X. Indigo 3 costs $179.95l; version 2.0 users can upgrade for free. A 30-day trial ...

Look up the definition of “hype” and you’ll find the phrase “home automation” listed as a usage example. So many manufacturers have made so many promises to create the ideal automated, or “connected,” ...

New automation capabilities rolling out to the Home app — and even more advanced ones in the script editor — put Google ahead of the competition for once. New automation capabilities rolling out to ...

Nest is Google's line of smart home devices. In addition to the Nest Learning Thermostat that most people are familiar with, the lineup of smart home products now includes doorbells, locks, smoke & ...

Partners believe Apple could be a leader in the "Internet of Things," but say that it will have to clear some hurdles first. Partners spoke to CRN in reaction to a report by the Financial Times that ...

Home automation has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, bringing convenience, security, and energy efficiency to our daily lives. From controlling lights and appliances remotely to ...

When the Nest Learning Thermostat burst into the smart home market nearly a decade ago, it seemed poised to change how we saw smart home tech: Lindsey Turrentine, CNET's editor-in-chief at the time, ...

Three years ago, the Internet was going to transform our houses into palaces of pampering and safety. Web cameras would let us prowl the yard from work and lock the doors. Sensors on pet collars would ...

If you don't want/can't afford (like me) one of the extreme high end automation systems from AMX, Crestron or Savant, there are several DIY systems that have a wide range of components across ...