Home Assistant has introduced the ability to run fully local AI voice control using models like Llama 3 via Ollama, enabling offline command processing for smart homes. This approach keeps all voice ...

I have about 30 Wi-Fi smart home devices running through my Google Home setup. Bulbs, plugs, motion sensors, a leak detector, ...

There are lots of smart home systems that will let you blast your older dumb appliances with infrared to control them.

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Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit local regulations on no-impact home-based businesses. Supporters argue the bill protects entrepreneurs from inconsistent local rules and ...

Smart home security tips are increasingly important as hackers target cameras, locks, and thermostats to gain unauthorized access. Smart device protection relies on isolating networks, monitoring ...

Samsung has dabbled in the smart speaker space before, but the company’s all-new Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 Wi-Fi speakers pose serious competition for the likes of Amazon, Apple, Bose, and ...

If your smart home still feels more like a smart-ish home, make it your mission to make 2026 the year everything starts running as smoothly as it should. Between a genuine push by Big Tech to make the ...

Mesh WiFi systems are redefining home networking by eliminating dead zones and providing consistent coverage across large homes. Unlike traditional routers, which often struggle to reach beyond a ...

Continued Conversations no longer work on Gemini for Home unless you pay for Google Home Premium. The feature was previously free but has been replaced by Gemini Live speakers and displays running ...

Figuring out what exactly is wrong with your home Wi-Fi is frustrating because the symptoms all look the same. Buffering videos, sluggish downloads, random disconnections — they could point to a dozen ...

The Gemini for Home voice assistant started rolling out at the end of October, with Early Access availability currently quite limited. A trick today does not enable the new LLM-powered assistant, but ...