I bought smart devices and plugged them in around my house to build a smart home. To make the most of them, I even paid for the apps and features locked behind subscriptions. I told myself that it was ...

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...

Sumukh has a knack for simplifying tech for the masses and helping consumers pick the right gadgets with his in-depth insights and reviews. He decided to hide his engineering degree in the closet to ...

Home Assistant can run on a wide range of hardware, from premium gaming PCs to Raspberry Pis. But that dusty old laptop is ...

Smart home automation is more versatile than ever with Home Assistant and a Raspberry Pi. Check out what they can do.

My forgotten graphics card became Home Assistant's secret weapon ...

First Matters More Than Ever The smart home is currently undergoing a quiet, technical revolution. While most consumers focus on the latest voice assistant features, a deeper shift is happening under ...

Traccar is a free and open-source GPS tracking platform that replaces the proprietary cloud services used by many vehicle ...

Have you ever dreamed of a home that practically runs itself—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that knows your schedule, and security systems that work seamlessly in the background? With ...

Home Assistant has just taken the covers off of its latest device: the Connect ZBT-2, which is a big USB dongle that will give your smart home a high-performance Zigbee or Thread connection. It’s the ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re a tech nerd, then Home Assistant may be the smart home ecosystem for you. If you’re a tech nerd, then ...

Spend enough time in the self-hosting and smart home hobby, and even the most ardent smart home enthusiast eventually reaches a moment where the excitement of adding new gadgets gives way to the ...