It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Home Assistant, which gives the closest thing to the interconnected smart home marketing teams promised me. But the consortium behind Matter also promised things, ...

Running my smart home from a dumb computer.

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 ...

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?

Home Assistant OS 18.0 is here, bringing easier setup, improved Raspberry Pi support, and a host of behind-the-scenes ...