Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

What do you call a smart speaker? Whatever you want, of course.

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...

Many smart home devices rely on cloud services and internet access, but there are ways to reduce that dependence while improving privacy and control.

PCWorld reports that Home Assistant has launched a major update to its default overview dashboard, replacing the old cluttered interface with a clean, organized design featuring three main sections.

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.

I tested Google's Fitbit Air against the Whoop 5.0 to see which screen-free tracker delivers better value, comfort, and health insights for everyday users.

The oldest devices in my Google Home ecosystem are pushing a decade old, and Gemini made the hardware worth using again.