Adding those lights and light switches to Home Assistant was the first thing I did, and it should be the first thing anyone ...

Unlock seamless smart home automation with this step-by-step guide to setting up Matter devices in Home Assistant using the ZBDongle-E. Whether you're upgrading your Zigbee network or diving into ...

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 ...

For those who are new to Smart IR, it’s a device that acts as an infrared (IR) control hub. The idea is to let you control ...

Smart homes don’t need to be complicated or expensive. Take a methodical approach and keep an eye out for bargains and you can enjoy many of the conveniences of living in a smart home without spending ...

The Google Nest Doorbell has been my video doorbell of choice, based on its snappy performance, sharp AI detection and free video storage. But its last upgrade, with only minor changes, was back in ...

The easiest way is to use a tool called Raspberry Pi Imager. You download it onto your computer, plug your microSD card into ...

Update August 29, 2025: Apple released iOS 18.6.2 which is a bug fixing update following the iOS 18.6.1 update which brought back blood oxygen measuring on the Apple Watch. Summary: iOS 18 was ...

An update to Google Home for web lets you control more devices from your browser, including Nest thermostats. A new Devices ...

After rolling out over the past few weeks, device controls are now widely rolled out to the Google Home web app.

Gemini is coming to Google Home devices on October 1. Google previously said that this would be an early access rollout. With Gemini on their Google Home devices, users will be able to ask more ...

Discover how to build a sleek, wall-mounted smart home control panel with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for DIY ...