If you’ve ever looked into building a locally-controlled smart home, you’ve probably come across Home Assistant. It’s a truly excellent piece of open-source software, maintained by ...

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The first new smart home product is the Bespoke AI Laundry Vented Combo, which claims to be the industry’s first vented all-in-one washer-dryer. This innovative product eliminates the need to ...

Google is revamping its smart home lineup, ending production on two of its devices in favor of integrations with third-party manufacturers. Here's a list of the best Wi-Fi extenders you can buy ...

OTA (Over-the-Air) Update – Many smart devices receive firmware and software ... home protocols. These are a mechanism for different tech devices to communicate, like speaking the same language.

A new IKEA smart home switch called Bilresa has just leaked It seemingly supports Matter-over-Thread for maximum compatibility This means it should work with Google Home, Apple HomeKit ...

That’s why home owners should look into smart electrical boxes, which function as both a protective safety net for charging EVs, as well as providing oversight to a home’s energy consumption.

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Apple is working on a new Home accessory that is designed to serve as a central hub or "Command Center" for smart home management ... has been delayed due to software development issues.

You’ll need to make a raft of decisions before you choose which smart switches to install in your home, and your choices will be influenced by everything from the ...