So you want a smart home. Great! But where do you start? With so many platforms, assistants, hubs and protocols out there, it can get confusing quickly. Here's what you need to know if you're ready to ...

The Smart Home: It's a place that anticipates your needs and empowers you to fine-tune your environment. That's the pitch, at least. Putting it all together isn't a smooth ride, but the right setup ...

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You spend hours following guides to set up Home Assistant, ESPHome, and other integrations. Then come the pairing steps for several Bluetooth and Matter devices ...

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Smart home platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa give you a simple way to sync all your smart devices. However, not all products work with every platform. For example, your video ...