Building a smart home that serves your needs is easier with Home Assistant, and having the right mix of add-ons from the start makes the entire experience smoother. It gives you an incredibly ...

There was a time when you could hold onto a TV or A/V receiver for the better part of the decade and not feel as though you were missing out on the latest and greatest features. But today you’re lucky ...

That’s what happened when [Ryan] decided to build a wireless “party button” for his kids. Tied into his Home Assistant automation system, a smack of the button plays music throughout the house and ...

DIY Raspberry Pi projects bring affordable, private, and customizable upgrades to your smart home, from security to automation and more.

I recently won an Amazon Echo in a BBQ cooking competition and I was eager to get it set up in my house. As you may know, the Echo allows you to use voice commands to do things like order from Amazon, ...