Choose the best smart home assistant ecosystem based on your existing devices and budget. Keep your home theater and smart ...

Google’s products and services have been flooded with AI features over the past couple of years, but smart home has been largely spared until now. The company’s plans to replace Assistant are moving ...

The Belkin WeMo Mini (pictured) was well reviewed by CNET for its home automation functionality that could be added to just ...

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Google has spent much of this year porting its Gemini chatbot to other platforms outside of Android. It arrived on Wear OS smartwatches this summer; it's coming to Android Auto this fall; but now it's ...

As we set out to build smarter homes, another part of our lives becomes reliant on the internet. From the dumb home devices we upgrade with a smart plug to the smart speakers that respond to our voice ...

Home Assistant has launched the $49 Connect ZBT-2 USB adapter to unify Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices without relying on separate apps or hubs. The adapter simplifies smart home setups by letting ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

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