Alexa, let Home Assistant cook.

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 ...

The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition represents a significant step forward in smart home automation, focusing on local voice control as an alternative to cloud-based systems. This open source ...

While I'm cooking, I use all of the basic commands: play, pause, skip, start over, and play something else. However, my ...

As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the ...

Voice-controlled devices are more popular than ever, but there are some surprises among them. Here are some gadgets you may ...