Home Assistant’s voice assistant is more capable than you think — here’s what it’s been hiding automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Home Assistant’s voice assistant is more capable than you think — here’s what it’s been hiding Adam Davidson June 12, 2026 Okay, Nabu, what can you do? Read More Read more about Home Assistant’s voice assistant is more capable than you think — here’s what it’s been hiding
Your smart home needs more of these 3 sensors, not bulbs or switches automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Your smart home needs more of these 3 sensors, not bulbs or switches Adam Davidson June 11, 2026 Sense and sensor-bility. Read More Read more about Your smart home needs more of these 3 sensors, not bulbs or switches
I thought this smart home sensor was a gimmick, but now it’s the most important device in my home automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology I thought this smart home sensor was a gimmick, but now it’s the most important device in my home Adam Davidson June 10, 2026 Sensors don't have to be used to be useful. Read More Read more about I thought this smart home sensor was a gimmick, but now it’s the most important device in my home
I don’t use ZHA anymore—here’s why Zigbee2MQTT took its place automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology I don’t use ZHA anymore—here’s why Zigbee2MQTT took its place Adam Davidson June 9, 2026 The Zigbee glow-up your smart home deserves. Read More Read more about I don’t use ZHA anymore—here’s why Zigbee2MQTT took its place
7 reasons I stopped using Alexa to run my smart home Alexa Amazon Amazon Alexa & Amazon Echo Smart Home Technology 7 reasons I stopped using Alexa to run my smart home Adam Davidson June 9, 2026 Alexa, it's over. Read More Read more about 7 reasons I stopped using Alexa to run my smart home
A Raspberry Pi and an old iPad gave my home theater the marquee it deserves Home Assistant Jellyfin Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computers Technology A Raspberry Pi and an old iPad gave my home theater the marquee it deserves Adam Davidson June 8, 2026 Now showing: one very old iPad. Read More Read more about A Raspberry Pi and an old iPad gave my home theater the marquee it deserves
I automated my porch lights using real-time weather, and it solved all the problems timers couldn’t fix automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology I automated my porch lights using real-time weather, and it solved all the problems timers couldn’t fix Adam Davidson June 7, 2026 A bright idea. Read More Read more about I automated my porch lights using real-time weather, and it solved all the problems timers couldn’t fix
How I built a “Home Alone” automation that makes my smart home look lived in while I travel automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology How I built a “Home Alone” automation that makes my smart home look lived in while I travel Adam Davidson June 7, 2026 Kevin's not here. Read More Read more about How I built a “Home Alone” automation that makes my smart home look lived in while I travel
Letting Claude take control of Home Assistant sounded amazing—but it was far from perfect AI & Machine Learning Claude Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Letting Claude take control of Home Assistant sounded amazing—but it was far from perfect Adam Davidson June 6, 2026 AI can do a lot but it can also get a lot wrong. Read More Read more about Letting Claude take control of Home Assistant sounded amazing—but it was far from perfect
I fixed my family’s smart bulb complaints with a 20-cent NFC tag automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology I fixed my family’s smart bulb complaints with a 20-cent NFC tag Adam Davidson June 6, 2026 Sometimes a simple hack is enough. Read More Read more about I fixed my family’s smart bulb complaints with a 20-cent NFC tag