Home Assistant has released its 2025.9 update, which includes several changes for users who manage their smart homes with this popular open-source platform. This release is described as a large update ...

The power of automations is what draws many of us to Home Assistant in the first place, but there’s no denying that the process can feel a little drawn-out. Good news! A new experimental Home ...

Imagine walking into your home and having it not just respond to your commands but truly understand your needs. Picture a smart home that offers thoughtful suggestions, like reminding you to grab an ...

If you fancy upgrading your home automation systems, you might be interested in learning more about how you can combine Obsidian with Home Assistant. Imagine a home that not only understands your ...

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Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. Let’s turn this smart house into a smart home. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC.

For the last week, I’ve been testing out Google Home’s powerful new automation editor and trying to see if it could perform the kind of routines I need in my smart home. I was happy to see a few ...