Home Assistant is a dizzyingly powerful smart home platform, thanks in no small part to its vast array of integrations. But the vanilla installation is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s a vibrant ...

Since I started self-hosting, Home Assistant was at the top of my list of services to try out. The main reason I delayed implementing it is due to my lack of always-on hardware that could host a VM ...

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 ...

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.