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Computers are very good at doing exactly what they’re told. They’re still not very good at coming up with helpful suggestions of their own. They’re very much more about following instructions than ...

Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC.

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 ...

As we set out to build smarter homes, another part of our lives becomes reliant on the internet. From the dumb home devices we upgrade with a smart plug to the smart speakers that respond to our voice ...

Google Assistant is something many of us have grown to rely on over the years. From setting reminders and timers to controlling media and smart home devices, the digital butler has become a valuable ...

Home Assistant 2026.7 releases publicly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — two days from now — and brings the most consequential set of changes to the platform's automation engine and Matter implementation ...

Home Assistant announced today the availability of the Voice Preview Edition, its own design of a living-room-friendly box to offer voice assistance with home automation. Having used it for a few ...

For the last week, I’ve been testing out Google Home’s powerful new automation editor and trying to see if it could perform the kind of routines I need in my smart home. I was happy to see a few ...

What if your smart home could anticipate your needs, troubleshoot itself, and adapt to your preferences with unprecedented ease? The Home Assistant 2025.5 release promises exactly that. Packed with ...