You can now order an $85 kit to convert your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant-compatible offline smart speaker.

There are a few major companies out there building colorful LED panels you can stick on your wall for aesthetic purposes. Most commercial options are pretty expensive, and come with certain ...

If you put a bunch of computers in charge of your house, it’s generally desirable to ensure their up-time is as close to 100% ...

SendspinZero is an open-source, DIY Sendspin audio receiver for your amplifier that relies on off-the-shelf parts costing ...

Recent reports highlight a split in smart home progress: enthusiasts are building practical Home Assistant automations for chores and efficiency, while premium smart TVs still ship with outdated ...

The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB is an open-source replacement mainboard designed to convert a 1st Gen Google Home Mini ...

Sonos users are increasingly turning to Home Assistant, Music Assistant, and DIY voice assistant kits to gain more reliable, customizable, and privacy-focused control over their speakers. These ...

There’s one big problem: Home Assistant doesn’t yet offer any hardware you can buy and put on your kitchen counter. That’s the gap a curious new project, Willow, aims to fill. It’s a project to ...

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?

The leaders of Home Assistant declared 2023 the “Year of the Voice.” The goal was to let users of the DIY home automation platform “control Home Assistant in their own language.” It was a bold shot to ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.