Smart home sensors show useful information and provide triggers around which you can build automations. But not all sensors are “useful,” and not all automations are obvious. You’ll be amazed at what ...

The beauty of Bayesian sensors is that they can make your Home Assistant automations much more accurate. If your cat does sometimes set off your motion sensor, for example, you can't rely on the ...

The annoying thing about commercial smart home gear is its lack of interoperability. HomeAssistant is very flexible though, and it’s easy to use all kinds of gear—even stuff you bodge together ...

Seeed Studio sent us a review sample of the XIAO Soil Moisture Sensor powered by the XIAO ESP32C6 wireless module and running ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

Having a smart home isn't just about voice assistants. An effective setup creates an interconnected ecosystem of devices working together to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure ...