On the hardware front, you can use an old smartphone with a working mic and speaker to use the Home Assistant Companion app ...

Home Assistant can cut your energy bill with smart automations that reduce waste, shift loads and match power use to real ...

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 ...

Imagine a home that not only responds to your commands but also sees, understands, and acts on its own. With the integration of AI vision into the Home Assistant platform, this futuristic scenario is ...

Thinking about making your home a bit more modern and easier to manage? You’re not alone. We’re looking at some fresh home automation ideas for 2025 that can make everyday life smoother. From keeping ...

When the Nest Learning Thermostat burst into the smart home market nearly a decade ago, it seemed poised to change how we saw smart home tech: Lindsey Turrentine, CNET's editor-in-chief at the time, ...

Almost everyone with a smartphone is familiar with some of the capabilities of voice-controlled virtual assistants. Siri from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) was the first out of the gate and may be the ...

Advancements in virtual-assistant technology will likely spur growth in home automation. Deciding which digital assistant works best for your smart-home use really depends on individual preference.