Google Home's new automation editor adds a lot of powerful triggers and conditions, but it's still far behind what I require ...

Google is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini for Home, a more conversational and capable smart home AI assistant.

Home Assistant is an open-source smart home platform. It’s a local server-based solution that runs on almost anything. It ...

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 ...

During CES 2025, I had a chance to check out a demo of the way Google is integrating Gemini capabilities into its smart home platform via devices like the Nest Audio, Nest Hub and Nest Cameras. The ...

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...