Manufacturer apps exist for good reasons—firmware updates, advanced features, and detailed controls. For everyday use, though, they're way more than necessary. I just wanted the lights on or off, ...

Home Assistant is amazing because it’s free, but it’s not always the easiest platform in the world to use. Though you can ...

A digital assistant, such as Siri from Apple, Alexa from Amazon and Cortana from Microsoft, can be invaluable for a busy person on the go. You can turn on your smart home technology, such as your ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

Let's start with something simple. When you set up a device like the Nest Mini 2 or Nest Hub Max, it connects to all your Google-related apps through your Google Account. That means it's automatically ...

If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control.

The new Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is a USB adapter that unifies Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices under one roof.

To give Android users more control over their smart home devices, Home Assistant is getting support for Device Control. This Android feature is now available in the panel view of the Home Assistant ...

Google appears to have nixed a feature that allowed users to “call home” to their Google smart speakers and displays from ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart security devices are becoming an important part of how we protect our homes and offices. With the rise of technology, it's now easier ...

Xiaomi just made things for users a whole lot easier with the launch of a new travel assistant function within its intelligent assistant app. This feature streamlines travel information, putting ...