Consumer Reports' Guide to Smart Homes will help you understand how technology is creating "smarter" home devices—from door locks to wireless security systems.

Sometimes, it’s not your internet provider; it’s just your setup. The TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro is one of those mesh systems that quietly fixes a lot of the daily annoyances people just deal with: spotty ...

Are TP-Link or Google mesh Wi-Fi systems best? A single router sitting in the middle of your house or apartment can easily lead to Wi-Fi dead spots, even in adjacent rooms. If you want a ...

Wi-Fi 7 support. Very fast on all bands. Several multi-gig Ethernet ports. Wide coverage. Easy to set up and use. Fresh design. Expensive. Pre-certified (some Wi-Fi 7 features to be added later via ...

As great as Mesh Wi-Fi technology is, its price tends to scare away most common users. They are designed to be easy to use and integrate readily for whole-home coverage. With typical prices north of ...

Home mesh systems might sound like a whole new world of wireless technology, but they're really just two or more 'routers' that can transfer data between themselves, allowing for a greater wireless ...

Sick of dealing with a slow Internet speed? Here’s a Wi-Fi range extender that can pep up your wireless network. The TP-Link AC1750 ($79.74; amazon.com) is a handy little device that can be plugged ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...