Out of all the apps and services that I self-host, none comes close to the utility of Home Assistant. It's not just that it lets me have fewer apps on my phone; all I need is the HA one, but that's a ...

Samir Makwana is a technology journalist and editor from India since past 18 years and his work appears on MakeUseOf, HowToGeek, GSMArena, BGR, GuidingTech, The Inquisitr, TechInAsia, TechWiser, and ...

On the surface, Home Assistant offers a neat control hub for managing smart devices and IoT gizmos. But once you start delving deep into HASS, you’ll notice that it’s an automation powerhouse that can ...

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 ...

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

Home Assistant 2025.12 is now available. This latest version of the open-source smart home automation software is the final release of the year, and follows a month after the 2025.11 update. Its ...

While enterprises struggle with MCP security, Home Assistant is quietly building the consumer-grade local-first alternative.

What if you could take the chaos of managing endless documents, emails, and data and turn it into a seamless, automated system that works for you? The n8n Home Assistant add-on promises just that, a ...

ConclusionAs of September 2026, Home Assistant's official speech-to-phrase and wake word creation features still do not ...

IoT manufacturer Xthings is doubling down on integration with the popular DIY smart home platform, starting with its Ultraloq U-Bolt Z-Wave smart deadbolts. The free and open-source smart home ...

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?