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Browse every article we have published on Smart Home Guide, sorted by publication date with the newest entries first. Coverage spans Home Assistant setup walkthroughs, Matter and Thread protocol explainers, Z-Wave and Zigbee device reviews, smart lighting buying advice, robot vacuum comparisons, and step-by-step automation recipes for everyday households. Each card below opens the full article with a TL;DR summary, FAQ schema, and editorial verdict at the end. Use this index when you are researching a specific brand, troubleshooting a hub, or just catching up on what is new in the smart home space this quarter.

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Articles on Page 5

Robot Vacuum Buying Guide: Features, Specs, and Costs

Which robot vacuum features are worth paying for, which spec-sheet numbers are...

Smart Home Devices: Plugs, Sensors, and Seasonal Picks

Smart plugs, sensors, and thermostats are the building blocks of home automation....

Smart Thermostats: Energy Savings, Picks, and Setup

ecobee and Nest handle energy savings differently, and the gap can be...

Smart Lighting Guides: Philips Hue and Automation Tips

Smart lighting starts with Philips Hue for many people, but there are...

Philips Hue: The Ultimate Guide to Smart Home Lighting

Transform your living space with Philips Hue and discover how smart lighting...

Smart Speaker Ecosystems Compared: Alexa vs Google

Smart speakers from Amazon, Google, and Apple work differently for home control....

SmartThings Troubleshooting Tips: Common Issues Guide

Learn how to troubleshoot common SmartThings issues in 2026. This guide provides...

Somfy Smart Home: Motorized Blinds and Automation Guide

Somfy motorized blinds and shades automate window coverage in ways manual blinds...

Xiaomi Smart Home: Ecosystem Guide and Product Reviews

Xiaomi's smart home ecosystem spans cameras, sensors, lights, and robots at budget...

Silicon Labs and Matter: What Its 2026 Chips Mean for You

Silicon Labs makes the radio inside many Zigbee and Thread sticks, and...

Apple LG Lock and Schneider Thermostat vs Home Assistant

On October 13 Apple put its name on a lineup of cameras,...

Best Smart Home Hub 2026: Six Hubs Compared by Cost

The best hub is the one that keeps working when your internet...