When I spin up a new Home Assistant instance, there are a few add-ons I don’t wait to install. These tools make configuration easier, unlock extra features, and give me more control over how I ...

You know the feeling of having just created a perfect setup for your hacker lab? Sometimes, there’s just this missing piece in the puzzle that requires you to do a small hack, and those are the most ...

Home Assistant isn't the only smart home management utility in my FOSS toolkit ...

A recent update for the self-hosted Home Assistant swaps out the older, clunkier Overview dashboard with a gorgeous new ...

Have you ever dreamed of a home that practically runs itself—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that knows your schedule, and security systems that work seamlessly in the background? With ...

For years, we've been hearing about the Internet of Things and how it's going to revolutionise our lives. Our fridges will be able to tell us when we're running out of cheese and automatically order ...

If you would rather take control of your home automation yourself without the need to rely on large corporate businesses, you won’t be interested in learning how to use Home Assistant. A powerful, ...

I’ve been buying and tinkering with smart home devices for years. As a result, my home network resembles a kind of Model UN of devices, bridges, protocols, assistants, and apps. I try to broker ...

Adam has a degree in Engineering, having always been fascinated by how tech works. Tech websites have saved him hours of tearing his hair out on countless occasions, and he enjoys the opportunity to ...