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Many of us hacker types with some hardware knowledge and a smattering of embedded experience would like to get into home automation, but there can be quite a learning curve. If you’re looking for a ...

Home Assistant is one of the best smart home platforms out there. It's even better when you throw your Pixel into the mix.

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 ...

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 ...

Computers are very good at doing exactly what they’re told. They’re still not very good at coming up with helpful suggestions of their own. They’re very much more about following instructions than ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re a tech nerd, then Home Assistant may be the smart home ecosystem for you. If you’re a tech nerd, then ...

Home Assistant announced today the availability of the Voice Preview Edition, its own design of a living-room-friendly box to offer voice assistance with home automation. Having used it for a few ...

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