I rode the first wave of smart home devices but immediately quit when I learned that smart speakers record my talks (and snores). For far too long, I've treated those smart lights and smart TVs as ...

Home Assistant’s latest update adds 14 new official integrations, including native infrared support, enabling control of many older devices once unsupported. Users can now connect IR-controlled ...

Home Assistant has launched the $49 Connect ZBT-2 USB adapter to unify Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices without relying on separate apps or hubs. The adapter simplifies smart home setups by letting ...

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 ...

I recently described how a recent flurry of smart home failures made me turn to Home Assistant, the increasingly polished DIY smart home platform that you can host yourself without relying on the ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...