A new year is a time of new beginnings and, as corny as it sounds, a great excuse to look at areas of your life that need ...

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 ...

If you fancy upgrading your home automation systems, you might be interested in learning more about how you can combine Obsidian with Home Assistant. Imagine a home that not only understands your ...

Home Assistant makes things far simpler. You have a single smart home hub that is capable of communicating with a huge range ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

Every big purchase you make comes with a user's manual: cars, dishwashers, even calculators. But your biggest purchase, your home, does not come with instructions, so I’ve previously advocated for ...

Christmas is around the corner, and if you celebrate the holiday and have kids, they're likely a little excited right about now. The holiday has all kinds of magic built in, but if you’re trying to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. One connected lock does not a smart home make. If you want to get serious with home automation, start with a ...

Just as promised, Gemini AI is taking its first tentative steps in the Google Home app, with Nest camera feeds and home automations among the first beneficiaries. Starting this week, Gemini will be ...