Home Assistant is hands-down the best management hub for smart devices and IoT paraphernalia, and there are plenty of tools that can extend its usefulness even further. From add-ons and integrations ...

Using Home Assistant for smart home automation is for the brave. Want to make the IoT systems work with Home Assistant? You've got to put in some hours and embrace the learning curve. If you're game ...

Lutron presents RA2 Select, a personalized smart home control. The RA2 Select main repeater allows you to program lighting, curtains, and temperature through Lutron's free application, from a ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

What comes to mind when you think of a smart home? Wi-Fi enabled light bulbs, video doorbells, cloud-connected robot vacuums, or smart fridges perhaps? Brands like Google/Nest or everything enabled ...