All you need to get started with making your home a smart home is to add a few devices that work with your smartphone, tablet ...

Google is replacing Google Assistant with Gemini for Home, a more conversational and capable smart home AI assistant.

Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in the company’s smart speakers and displays, while its smart home cams will have AI-powered scene recognition.

Creating an alarm on your smart speaker is common, whether you set it to wake you up in the morning or keep you on task during the day. For some, a standard alarm going off isn’t enough to get them ...

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 ...

O ne thing that I've noticed since getting heavily into home lab experimentation is that my home electricity bills are ...

I’ve tinkered with several core integrations alongside those from the Home Assistant Community Store (HACS). After having my ...

On smart speakers, Gemini brings an entirely new voice assistant that uses and understands natural language, can interpret context, and can pull in more real-time information. You still activate it ...

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 ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

This is the best smart speaker for little kids thanks to its protective skin. You can get a full year of Amazon Kids+ with ...

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 ...