Microcontrollers are surprisingly useful for Home Assistant projects ...

These days, it seems like everything, even your usual everyday-use objects such as refrigerators and plugs, can be enhanced with smart home technology. Many grueling day-to-day tasks that used to take ...

This SBC can do more than run Home Assistant. Treat it as a small service hub, and its extra power finally makes sense.

The rising cost of smart devices, subscription services, and smart home tech has made people look for affordable, flexible alternatives. That's exactly where Raspberry Pi shines. This small, ...

As voice recognition and natural language parsing have improved so has the availability of digital personal assistants, from Bixby to Alexa or Cortana to Google Assistant, all the major tech companies ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...