Ask any smart home enthusiast about their platform of choice, and you’re bound to hear great things about Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant forms the backbone of my smart home and has been doing so for a solid year. To make the most of this powerful ...

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If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control.

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The greatest threat to a potted plant stems from its owner’s forgetfulness, but [Sasa Karanovic] has created an automation system that will keep his plants from getting too thirsty. Over the past year ...

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There are four main smart home platforms: Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s HomeKit, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings and all work with devices such as smart lights and plugs. But which is the best smart ...