Smart home stock Nest thermostat
Google Nest devices, which include thermostats, cameras and doorbells, will be Works With SmartThings certified starting in January 2021
Smart home tech for agents: Comparing Ring and Nest video doorbells
Opinion
For homeowners wanting more protection and screening of visitors, video doorbells bring a lot of important features to the table. So, when pitting Ring and Nest against each other, which one is the better smart video doorbell?
by Brandon Doyle Jun 12
Smart home tech for agents: How does Ecobee fare against Nest?
Opinion
Although lacking brand awareness, Ecobee is a smart thermostat that readily competes with Nest. Here's what it does and how it works, plus a few perks to consider
by Brandon Doyle May 29
The best holiday gift-giving ideas for every type of agent in your life
Whether for a new agent, a techie or an architecture junkie, we’ve got you covered for the holiday gift-giving season
How smart-home tech caught a glimpse of meteor
Missouri homeowners saw the flash of fire across the sky on their smart-home cameras
Builders ditching Nest products as Google takes complete control
Consumers now must have a Google account and Google Assistant to use Nest products
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Should your vacation rental have smart locks?
Experts say smart locks can help vacation rental owners avoid hassles and step up security
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Multifamily home automation startup SmartRent raises $32M
SmartRent helps property managers deploy technology, such as the Nest smart thermostat, across multiple units
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
Home is where the heart is — and the office, mall and movie theater
Opinion
Our homes have changed, becoming more complicated but also more significant in our lives. It’s time to rethink 'home'
by Brad Inman Apr 15
Can smart home devices help sell a home? Part 1: Setup
Inman puts this question to the test in a 3-part technology series. Let's start with installation
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for every type of agent
Whether you're an early adopter, new to the industry or simply have extravagant tastes, we've got you covered
This 350-square-foot SoHo apartment feels anything but tiny
LE2, or LifeEdited2, is the second such apartment renovation by Graham Hill, who champions small spaces and green living
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 14
Nest x Yale Smart Lock
The home automation company owned by Google has a new fleet of smart devices to trick out your home.
ICNY 18: Smart home tech is raising new questions during the home sale
Who gets to keep the smart lock after a house is sold?
by Emma Hinchliffe Jan 24
Nest bundles safety and convenience into new security system
Opinion
App-based system is designed to make home monitoring simple and effective, protecting what you care about most
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 21