New to smart homes? Good news: you do not need to learn everything at once. Follow these four steps in order and you will go from “what even is Matter?” to a setup that works.
Take it at your own pace. Every step links to guides written in plain English, no engineering degree needed.
1
Learn the basics
Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Z-Wave. The names sound scary, but you only need the gist. These guides give you exactly that.
2
Pick your first gadgets
Our top picks and buying guides, so you do not have to read forty reviews to choose a smart plug.
3
Set it up and fix it
Step by step how-tos, plus fixes for when something stops working (it happens to everyone).
4
Stay in the loop
Short news posts, so you hear about new standards, launches and recalls without digging for them.
Looking for a bargain?
We keep an eye on smart home sales, so you do not have to.