The latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already drawing to a close, and once again, we’ve seen some truly impressive smart home and home security innovations—and as usual,

CES brought a crowd of security companies, all vying to impress with new cameras, sensors and locks. But here's what really caught my attention.

In the past, many trends showed up on this list repeatedly, like the smart home, fitness tech and electric cars, because the tech took time to mature. (Not everything pans out; while those last two examples became hot, smart home technology still has some rough edges.)

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Technology has long played a role in home design, from the introduction of electricity in the 1800s to the increasing ...

After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly becoming obsolete.

Are you ready to step into the future with your house? Smart home technology is revolutionizing the way we interact with our living spaces, making our homes more convenient, efficient, and secure. If you’re curious about all the buzz surrounding smart ...

A new residential property survey is suggesting that smart home tech can add to the resale value, though there are some big caveats. The headline news is that more than a quarter of American homebuyers are now willing to pay a premium for smart homes, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. I’ve been bullish on smart home technology for more than a decade, though I confess I sometimes find it frustrating.

Of all the new gadgets we buy each year, smart home devices often hold the most promise. After all, convenience and security are at the core of what these products aim to help with. But finding the tech that’s actually worth investing in is a challenge.

About one in four Americans are at least 60 years old, and this group now outnumbers children in 11 states and in nearly half of all U.S. counties. Technological advancements are needed to serve a senior population that overwhelming prefers to age in place.