Every smart home needs a brain, a hub, or ecosystem that connects everything. The three big names: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Each has its strengths.

Amazon Alexa's new Map View feature lets you scan your home's floorplan using a LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad and overlay your smart devices on top of it. It's a smarter way to identify and manage ...

Written by Maria Diaz, Staff Writer Jan. 24, 2025 at 11:53 a.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google Home users are getting a free smart home upgrade, as Gemini will now be able to control their devices.