Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are the easiest home automations to understand because they're simply a group of ...

More sense than money.

My home is overrun with smart gadgets, and the main way I interact with them is through my smartphone. This is usually a robust way to control my gadgets, as my phone is never far from my side — ...

Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

A glossary for smart home newcomers.

Ikea is known for having everything you could possibly want or need for your home, and that includes smart home gadgets. Smart home devices connect your home to the internet of things, allowing you to ...

Somewhat reassured, I used the fully HA-integrated Claude Code to finish migrating most of my nearly 200 smart home devices.

Xiaomi has launched a brand new device, called the Smart Home Screen Mini in China. It’s a compact hub designed to control smart home gadgets. With a built-in speaker and Bluetooth support, it’s ...

Houston custom home builder Picklo Homes introduces integrated smart home features designed to enhance comfort, ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

5 Clever Alternatives to Voice Assistants in Your Smart Home ...