How-To Geek on MSN

Home Assistant just moved a key feature—here's how to bring it back

I've missed you, Developer tools.
Android

Home Assistant gets better support for Android with 'Device Controls'

To give Android users more control over their smart home devices, Home Assistant is getting support for Device Control. This Android feature is now available in the panel view of the Home Assistant ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Self-hosting isn't always the answer—why Home Assistant is no longer powering my home

I want to recommend Home Assistant. I really do.
Android Authority

This new USB stick promises to end your smart home chaos for just $49

Home Assistant has launched the $49 Connect ZBT-2 USB adapter to unify Zigbee, Thread, and Matter devices without relying on separate apps or hubs. The adapter simplifies smart home setups by letting ...
gearpatrol

I Finally Built the Perfect Smart Home. Here Are 3 Things Everyone Should Do

Any aspiring smart home junkie eventually hits what I call the Smart Wall. You’ll ask yourself a question like “How do I set my Nest thermostat to have a two-degree temperature window?” You do a ...
The Verge

The Home Assistant Green is here to make the most powerful smart home platform more accessible

Buy enough tech and you can’t escape the siren call of a smart home. Amazon practically throws Echo Dots at you. Google will sneak a Nest Mini in the box with almost anything you buy in its store.