Smart devices seem good until you buy them and realize each needs a separate app to function and monitor. In my case, I have a few security cameras from one brand, and I intend to add a few Wi-Fi ...

Have you ever felt like your smart home setup is more chaotic than convenient? With countless devices, apps, and cloud services vying for your attention, managing it all can feel overwhelming. Enter ...

Yet another fun way to control my smart home hub ...

Home Assistant kicks off spring with an update that doesn't just add a couple of handy options. The 2026.4 version, released ...

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 ...

What if your smart home could not only anticipate your needs but also make managing it effortless? With the release of Home Assistant 2025.9, that vision inches closer to reality. This latest update ...