First, connect the old phone to your home Wi-Fi network. Then open the phone’s settings and look for a feature called Mobile ...

The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn't use mobile data while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network.

Travelers who are concerned about their network connectivity often think that they need a dedicated travel router, but in reality, an old Android phone can do the same job—and sometimes even better.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining ...

I’ve been building ESP32-based smart home devices using cheap sensors for the past few months. My drawer is filled with ESP32 boards, PIR modules, temperature sensors, sound sensors, light sensors, ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...