Just because your devices live together doesn't mean they should share everything.
By Roger Fingas Nov. 15, 2026 12:15 pm EST Philips Hue Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverSetting up an ideal smart home experience can be tricky. It's often marketed as dead simple, and it certainly doesn't need to be excruciating. But there are a lot of considerations that aren't slapped on the label of that bulb or camera you're buying, such as which software platform is preferable, or how to keep your smart home running when the internet goes down.
