Ayush Pande is a PC hardware and gaming writer. When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server operating system. Besides computing, ...

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Imagine walking into your home and having everything respond to your needs without lifting a finger. Lights adjust to the perfect brightness, blinds open or close to keep your home at the ideal ...

The latest release of Home Assistant, version 2024.6, introduces a plethora of new home automation updates and enhancements designed to enhance your smart home control and user experience. This ...

I didn't have to put on more clothes either.

I want to leave my home's lighting and air conditioning to AI. But I don't really like the idea of having everything ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

SwitchBot has quietly built a solid lineup of smart home products, including curtain motors, door locks, and robot vacuums. Last week, the company announced plans to expand support for Home Assistant, ...

Home Assistant 2026.10 arrives with a new card, simplified automations, improved dashboards, timers, and MCP integration for AI.

Home Assistant has announced that it has received Matter certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). The Home Assistant interface and Open Home Foundation Matter Server have been ...

Three of Apollo Automation's smart home devices are now Works with Home Assistant certified. These products include two multisensors with mmWave presence detection and an air quality sensor. The ...