With the right apps and integrations, Home Assistant is an absolute powerhouse for tinkering enthusiasts ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've gone from big workstations being converted into protable laptops, and then into smartphones that we carry around in our pockets. We find ...

I review smart home devices in my line of work, especially DIY home security hardware. I've written about smart tech for nearly six years, so you'd think my apartment would be packed with smart lights ...

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a smart home user, you've probably heard multiple mentions of Thread, Zigbee, and Matter from different companies, and seen all three names ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Turning a home into a smart home is a hobby in itself, fitting voice-activated lighting, blinds that open and close on schedule, and routines ...

Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...