On the hardware front, you can use an old smartphone with a working mic and speaker to use the Home Assistant Companion app ...

Despite offering top-tier automation provisions and support for smart home gadgets in all shapes and forms, Home Assistant is well-known for its simple UI. Rather than bombarding you with the typical ...

A lot of hackers are rightfully concerned about the privacy issues that surround many of today’s “smart” gadgets, but it’s hard to argue that the ability to remotely control devices around your home ...

Hot on the heels of the launch of its big Z-Wave stick, Home Assistant is launching a slightly smaller stick to support ...