IKEA's 21 new smart IoT devices support Matter, HomeKit, Google, and Alexa, so you can build a low-cost setup with quick ...

Leaving the smarts at home.

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

Better than a Black Friday discount.

Universal Remote brings seamless integration of IR and RF remote capabilities into Home Assistant. With support for ESPHome and Tasmota-based hardware, this integration allows you to send, receive, ...

The homes will get smarter this year as we witness the best smart home devices of CES 2026 revolutionize the technology for ...

The conversation surrounding enterprise IT operations has been dominated by two critical pillars: systems of record (SORs), where core data resides, and systems of intelligence (SOIs), where ...

Recycling is fine, but when you can put an unused device back into service, that’s even better. Maybe you’re treating someone, or yourself, to a new iPad this season. If so, here’s a smart way to ...

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 ...