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Home Assistant kicks off spring with an update that doesn't just add a couple of handy options. The 2026.4 version, released ...

The leaders of Home Assistant declared 2023 the “Year of the Voice.” The goal was to let users of the DIY home automation platform “control Home Assistant in their own language.” It was a bold shot to ...

If you’re a HomeKit user who’s been using Homebridge or Home Assistant to use the MyQ garage door controller with Apple’s smart home ecosystem, get ready for bad news. Chamberlain, the maker of the ...

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 ...

Building out your smart home system doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Sometimes, older tech you may already have around ...

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