The Google Home smart speaker is capable of running several concurrent timers. Here's how to set and manage multiple timers. Taylor Martin CNET Contributor Taylor Martin has covered technology online ...

Smart sprinkler controllers are a great way to cut down on home water usage, sparing both your wallet and the planet. But they have one key limitation that prevents them from being used by most ...

The Rachio Smart Hose Timer is an affordable alternative to built-in sprinkler systems. The device hooks up to most outdoor water spigots, allowing you to create schedules and automate your watering ...

A minor update to the Google Home app is rolling out now, bringing a much-requested feature (that, frankly, should have been there from the beginning). You can now view your currently-running alarms ...

Google and Nest-branded smart home devices are now receiving an update to make alarms and timers much less inconvenient. That’s according to recent reports that note users no longer need to be in the ...

In the fifth and final posting of the Ultimate Heat Efficient Home Guide, I turn my attention to appliances and gadgets in our house that don’t have a direct impact on your home’s heating and cooling, ...