Alexa Plus is smarter — but it’s not yet smart enough

Alexa Plus hasn’t changed anything for me; it’s just made my smart home (mostly) easier to manage. It still feels like pieces ...
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Smart Home Gets A Custom Keypad Controller

Voice assistants and smartphones are often the go-to interfaces for modern smart home systems. However, if you fancy more direct physical controls, you can go that route as well. To that end, ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I built a calendar-aware smart home with Home Assistant

I 've been connecting everything I can to my Home Assistant lately, from my BBQ smoker to a small fleet of robotic vacuums.
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6 of the coolest HACS integrations for Home Assistant users

The Bubble Card integration is one of them, and it works exceedingly well on Home Assistant’s mobile app. Despite packing a minimalist appearance, this handy integration includes versatile buttons, ...

6 crucial features the new Google Home app needs to win me back

The new Google Home app looks fancy, but it's still pretty barebones for me. It needs some crucial features to win me back ...

Build a Powerful Home Lab Without Breaking the Bank or the Environment

Discover how to build a low-power, high-performance home lab that’s energy-efficient, cost-effective, and secure without ...

You can now control more Google Home devices from your desktop.

An update to Google Home for web lets you control more devices from your browser, including Nest thermostats. A new Devices ...

Passwords to VPNs: Check list of Arm-native apps for Microsoft Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft expands Arm-native app support for Copilot Plus PCs, adding security, productivity, creative, and entertainment ...
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Homey Pro Mini Smart Home Hub Debuts in UK: Features, Price and Comparison

Homey Pro Mini launches today in the UK for £199. The compact smart home hub brings advanced local automation to British households through homey.app and ...