Arguably the best USB adapter for the job is the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1, previously known as the SkyConnect. This is a ...

Finally, there’s the swanky Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus, a 6.9-inch touchscreen smart home hub designed to take on the likes of the Amazon Echo Hub, or higher-end control panels from the likes of Control4 ...

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 ...

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...

If you’re seeking to automate your nighttime routine, play music via voice commands or check who’s knocking at your door without rising from your sofa, you may want to consider adding a few smart home ...

As Amazon prepares to launch new hardware this week, it needs to push Alexa to the next level. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. To fix ...

Alabama remains Kirby Smart's unsolvable riddle. Even on a night when he dialed up masterful adjustments, Georgia once again stumbled headlong into the same familiar Tide trap. The No. 5 Bulldogs' ...

Adjusting a training session to your daily routine can prove tricky, but if you want to start strength training, whether it's with help from guided classes or not, a smart home gym setup might be ...

Ditch the "dumb" bulbs for smart LED bulbs that you can control with Alexa and Google Assistant. The best digital frames for 2025 You'd think making a good digital picture frame would be easy, but ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

Imagine turning your old, “dumb” appliances into intelligent, Wi-Fi-enabled devices that respond to your voice, phone, or automation rules. Sounds futuristic, right? With the ESP8266 microcontroller, ...

Poha has always been the kind of breakfast you can count on; light, quick to put together, and endlessly adaptable. But when you want it to do more than just comfort you, protein is what makes the ...