Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

Setting up and automating a smart home is easier than ever, as I found out when trying the Aqara ecosystem for the first time ...

Single mode is the default setting in Home Assistant. This is intended to stop automations from repeatedly running when the sensors that trigger the automations keep changing.

Gemini for Home adds natural language prompting to streamline your smart home automations, and it's the biggest Google Home time-saver yet.

Home automation has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, bringing convenience, security, and energy efficiency to our daily lives. From controlling lights and appliances remotely to ...