Introduction: The 'Independent Kingdom' Next to City Hall“Come to think of it, what kind of system actually runs the municipal library I always use?”Even engineers working in the information systems ...

Just like Wi-Fi-enabled lights and plugs and locks, smart thermostats give you the ability to automate an element of your home for increased convenience. In this case, it’s your temperature controls.

But for all its benefits, the smart home can be complicated, confusing, and occasionally maddening. It’s also hard to keep up with all the changes. New gadgets are arriving daily, new features come to ...