Smart Home Videos

Moisture meters can detect wet, damp surfaces and help homeowners avoid expensive damage. Host Kevin O’Connor learns how to use one from home technology expert Ross Trethewey.

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey and master electrician Heath Eastman teach host Kevin O’Connor about this new wave of electrical technology.

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner get stronger WiFi coverage throughout his house by extending the service.

Home technology expert Ross Tretheway shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about smart home doorbells.

Ask This Old House master electrician, Heath Eastman, and home technology expert, Ross Trethewey, discuss the progression of electric vehicle chargers and the role they imagine EV chargers will play in homes in the future.

Home technology expert, Ross Trethewey explores a variety of ways that landscaping could be done automatically via robots and smart home products.

There is a growing demand for renewable energy. TOH smart home tech expert Ross Trethewey explores recent innovations in geothermal drilling that will save time on the job site—and save money for homeowners.

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey demonstrates how to install a new smart thermostat without an existing common wire. This video is part of This Old House: Live—an initiative providing daily programming and opportunities to connect with our experts during these challenging times.

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey gives an update on an app that helps you tackle home maintenance and home repair issues.

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey travels to Los Angeles to learn about innovations being made to automatic water shutoff valves

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey update host Kevin O’Connor on a Future House technology

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey travels to Napa to tour a house that’s testing out a variety of interconnected smart home devices

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in this edition of DIY Smarts.

Simple to use, easy to install, and value enhancing—check out the innovative smart systems at the TOH Beach House

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and Centriq co-founder and co-CEO James Sheppard walk through the features of the Centriq app, which is designed to be a central hub for home organization, repair, and maintenance.

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey visits a hotel room that’s powered by voice activation and tablet apps

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey shows Kevin two models of voice-activated smart devices.

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey learns about a new device which tracks home energy usage

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey helps install a robotic wall to maximize space for a small, urban apartment in Future House.

The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore explains the importance of a weather station to Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor

Electrician Scott Caron walks through the best options when it comes to USB wall outlets in your home

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shows a homeowner how to install a Bluetooth-enabled smart-lock dead bolt for his front door

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a homeowner how to install and operate an energy-saving smart thermostat

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals how home automation delivers comfort, convenience and energy savings