I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in ...

Once the hub is online, it’s time to start adding sensors to the network. While Iris is designed to work with numerous devices (as any good smart home hub should be), Lowe’s unabashedly pushes ...

I decided to put one such method to the test. By pairing Iris by Lowe's Smart Home Hub with two Orbit Iris Hose Faucet Timers, I aimed to create an Internet-connected above-ground system that ...

The Iris Smart Home Kit is easy to set up and comes with good hardware, but you'll need to pay $10 monthly to get the most out of it. Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend ...

The recently announced Lowe's Iris Next Generation Smart Hub will tackle a couple of those issues head-on -- focusing on a better app, quicker responsiveness, and easier pairing -- while leaving ...

For the review process, I primarily looked at the devices contained with the $130 Iris Automation Pack-- the hub, two contact sensors to detect when a door opens and closes, a smart outlet you can ...

Lowe's announced on Monday the next-generation version of its Iris smart home hub with updated features, along with an emphasis on the mobile experience. Lowe's previously launched Iris in 2012 ...

Lowe’s revamped its DIY Iris smart-home system with faster performance, lower prices, and a selection of products that has grown to 75. The second-generation system is available online at ...

“We are doing the impossible, supporting Iris Version 1 Zigbee sensors ... so it’s a fairly new device in the smart home market. Part of the hub’s attraction is in its wide range of ...

The Iris hub could act as a single control point for ... What Iris users didn't know then was how long their smart home system would have left. In an update to the Iris site this week, Lowe's ...

The second-gen Iris Smart Hub from Lowe's is easy to install and can control a wealth of home automation devices, but many features are tied to a monthly fee. Design and Features Measuring 1.3 by ...