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Home Assistant does what Alexa and Google Home won't — and it costs almost nothing

Smart homes work better without Big Tech in the loop.
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Home Assistant's Alexa and Google Home integrations are better than the real thing—here's why

It's fair to say that voice assistants such as Alexa and Google Home have made the smart home much more accessible. They're fairly easy to set up, and controlling devices with your voice is something ...
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Move over, Alexa and HomeKit: A new Assistant is here to open source your smart home

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...
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I tried Amazon Alexa+, and I've never been this excited about a smart home assistant before

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...
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Here's How Voice Assistants like Alexa, Siri and Gemini Handle Home Safety Questions

I quizzed the newest voice assistants on laws, emergencies and home security to find out how they help and what they get wrong. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and ...
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15+ best Alexa commands to make your home work smarter (Prime not required)

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