I hooked up Home Assistant to a $13 open-source smart speaker and here’s how it went
For the past several months, Home Assistant has been my go-to platform to automate my smart home. This robust software provided me with local…
Reviewing the Abode Smart Security System
There has been a significant increase in the adoption of home security systems. According to GlobeNewswire, “The North America home security…
Google Home is becoming a house of glitches, users say
TL;DR Google Home and Nest users are reporting a significant decline in reliability, with devices frequently misunderstanding commands or…
Vornado TRANSOM Window Fan with 4 Speeds, Remote Control, Reversible Exhaust Mode, Weather Resistant Case, Black, Whole Room
Price: (as of – Details) The Transom® Window Fan represents a complete reimagining of what a window fan can—and should—be. Unlike…
For smart home fans: Cheap e-ink display with WiFi and Bluetooth has 3 months of battery life
The TRMNL is a programmable e-ink display for smart homes and other use cases (Image source: Seeed Studio) A new e-Ink display is now…
Meross’ new smart smoke alarm might be its most intelligent gadget yet
QUICK SUMMARY Meross has just launched its new MA151 Smart Smoke Alarm, offering fast, accurate smoke detection with dual optical sensors, a…
Amazon Basics 3 Speed Box Fan, Indoor Electric Fan for Home Cooling, 5 Blades, Lightweight Design, 67 Watts, 20-Inch, Black, 6.8″D x 20.86″W x 21.33″H
Price: (as of – Details) Amazon Basics 3 Speed Box Fan, 20-Inch CUSTOMIZABLE AIRFLOW: Choose from three speed settings (low, medium,…
Graywind Smart Blinds review: finicky to install, but work with just about every smart home system
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Home Assistant’s Ask Question Feature Makes My Home Feel More Sci-Fi
The latest update to the Home Assistant smart home powerhouse has introduced a new feature called the Ask Question action. The feature allows…
SUNMORY 42″ Ceiling Fans with Lights and Remote/APP Control, Low Profile Ceiling Fan with Light, Reversible, Quiet 6 Speeds, Stepless Dimmable, Flush Mount Ceiling fan for Bedroom Indoor/Outdoor Use
Price: (as of – Details) Product Description 1 6-Speeds 2 Reversible Function 3 Customizable Light 4 Quiet Operation 1 DC Motor 2 LED…