Home Assistant is incredibly powerful, and the core features allow you to do an enormous amount with your smart home devices. It's not perfect, however, and there are some things that aren't possible ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

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 ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

Xthings has announced an expanded integration with open-source home automation platform Home Assistant, including its line of ULTRALOQ smart locks. Xthings says that this collaboration is designed to ...

IoT manufacturer Xthings is doubling down on integration with the popular DIY smart home platform, starting with its Ultraloq U-Bolt Z-Wave smart deadbolts. The free and open-source smart home ...

Building a proper smart home can often feel like a never-ending battle against fragmented apps and unreliable cloud connections. For a long time, I relied on Google Home and Amazon Echo speakers to ...

The garage is an essential part of any home... but it seems to have been neglected in the recent automation craze. Here are ...