Vera DIY security and home automation system now includes optional monitoring through Vera Central Monitoring Service.

With new consumer division, Big Ass Fans makes Haiku fans smarter and more accessible, adds smart lighting products and intros first intelligent HVAC system at CES 2016. Haiku Home becomes a complete smart-home ecosystem with learning capabilities.

LG's AllSeen-enabled SmarThinQ technology to be implemented in the company's first smart-hub at CES 2016.

Famous for its proprietary ClearConnect RF technology, Lutron is entering the ZigBee home automation fray with the Connected Bulb Remote Control for smart bulbs. Is there a connection to Philips Hue?

A simultated retina scan from a Dr. Doom mask is the first step inside a Star Wars-themed room complete with an audio, light and laser show.

Has the 240/120V AC residential infrastructure outlived its usefulness? Inspired by Tesla Powerwall, an industry veteran explains how we could get to the the old 'Smart House' vision of a low voltage, DC-powered home.