John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

Episode 1: Smart Home For Beginners - Technologies. This video is the beginning of a series on home automation basics, covering essential topics such as scenes & modes, automations, geofencing, voice ...

Episode 3: Smart Home For Beginners - Routines. In this video, I’ll be exploring routines and modes, which is where smart homes really start to get fun. This is part of a series on home automation ...

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, and the lights automatically adjust to your preferred brightness, your favorite playlist starts playing softly in the background, and the thermostat ...