For years, my smart home ran on Google Home. When I decided to switch, Apple's new smart hub was tempting, but Home Assistant ...

That said, you don’t necessarily need a home server or a Raspberry Pi if all you wish to do is use blocklists to prevent your ...

Aiper's IrriSense N2 SE combines a controller, valve and sprinkler in one hose-connected unit, offering mapped watering, up to six zones and weather-aware scheduling for Australian gardens.

But for all its benefits, the smart home can be complicated, confusing, and occasionally maddening. It’s also hard to keep up with all the changes. New gadgets are arriving daily, new features come to ...