For years, my smart home ran on Google Home. When I decided to switch, Apple's new smart hub was tempting, but Home Assistant ...

Making it as beginner-friendly as possible.

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

Zigbee costs more upfront, but it's the only smart home standard that scales without new apps.

Build a custom ESP32-P4 Home Assistant touch panel to manage your smart appliances. This 10.1-inch TFT display hub features ...

An old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

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 ...

CO2, particulate matter, VOCs… Discover how connected sensors, air purification, and Home Assistant can improve indoor air ...