Your old iPad or Android tablet can be your new smart home panel - here's how ...

How do you solve the problem of growing a popular smart home platform committed to open-source, open-standard ideals into something bigger that stays true to those ideals? You create a foundation. At ...

Tech-savvy homeowners are increasingly adopting Home Assistant, an open-source platform that offers unmatched customization, broad device compatibility, and local control for smart homes. While it ...

I’ve been buying and tinkering with smart home devices for years. As a result, my home network resembles a kind of Model UN of devices, bridges, protocols, assistants, and apps. I try to broker ...

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 ...

The new plug-in version of Brilliant’s wired smart switch is simpler to install and just as easy to use. But still-limited integrations keep it from being truly brilliant. If you buy something from a ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

Frustrated by lingering issues with Sonos’ official app, users are increasingly turning to Home Assistant integrations, Music Assistant, and even AI-generated custom apps to manage their speakers.