Home Assistant is such powerful smart home software that it's easy to miss some of its most useful features. If you're not using scripts in Home Assistant, then it's time to start. Scripts are ...

The Top Smart Home Platforms for 2025 Voice assistants on smart speakers and displays now saturate homes— one report says 75% of residences will have one by the end of the year—and have arguably ...

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

Not sure what a smart home even is? Start here: I'm covering the apps, connections and what they do for you. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology ...