Smart home

Do you need your phone to use smart voice control assistants? I've got some tips you can use to get up to speed on all things voice control.

Today I ponder how to give someone the gift of a smart home. Whether you wish to bestow security, convenience, or energy savings, I've got you covered here.

Introducing the new Philips Hue Bluetooth Collection, a single room smart lighting solution for your home with big future possibilities!

IP cameras are best known for home security, or for installation in a baby’s nursery. I recently found another use for the connected cameras we have as part of our security system: I repurposed them to monitor our injured dog. Because of the real-time feed from the cameras, we are able to leave her for short periods of time, the vet has video proof of her recovery process and our household is much closer to normal than it would have been otherwise. In fact, I’m not sure how we could have pulled this off without remote camera access.

If you're a smart home enthusiast, be sure to check out today's overview of several of the top smart home innovations to come out of CES 2017. There's a lot of great stuff in here, so prepare to take notes!

Have you ever wondered what works with Alexa? If you've been thinking of venturing into the world of smart home ecosystems but don't know one gadget from another, today we explore Alexa.

For the second year in a row, Best Buy Canada custom built a smart home at the National Home Show in Toronto. The smart home was the perfect opportunity to experience the newest technologies that can add convenience, security, and peace of mind at home. I discovered so much amazing smart home tech—come see what I tried!

If you live in an urban area, tending a garden might not be an option. But if you want to grow your own herbs and vegetables, you can with the Click & Grow Smart Garden.

You don't have to own a place to create a smart home. If you're renting, here's a list of products you can take with you to any living space.

Today's instalment in our 12 months of smart home improvements series is all about energy management. Join me inside as I explore smart home products that can reduce your energy costs.