IKEA hacks are turning cheap flatpack furniture into luxury-looking pieces that hide smart home tech. With the right finishes and proper priming, basic shelves and cabinets can look premium without ...

ADT has launched a new DIY home security system called ADT Blu. It lets users buy individual cameras and sensors, or complete kits and install everything on their own. However, it doesn’t support Nest ...

The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB kit is made to replace the internals of the Google Home Mini, making it a Home Assistant-compatible offline speaker. The kit also allows the speaker to be used with ...

If you put a bunch of computers in charge of your house, it’s generally desirable to ensure their up-time is as close to 100% as possible. An uninterruptible power supply can help in this regard. To ...

3D printing is often relegated to simply producing plastic shelf-fillers and flexible dragons, but there's far more to melting filament into different shapes. There's a lot to be said about 3D ...

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Just because you're not a homeowner doesn't mean you can't put your stamp on the place. Three home décor experts share their tips to make your rental homey for the long term. This episode was ...

Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved. By Brian X. Chen Brian ...

Artificial intelligence can make smart homes smarter, help us manage our days, and even help us plan major life changes. This series looks at the new — and sometimes surprising — ways AI is being used ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Home ownership is its own hobby. There are so many things to do around the house, including maintenance, repairs, and home improvements. For ...

Project Aura is an ESP32‑based DIY air quality monitor that combines a touchscreen display and industrial sensors. It is fully integrated with the Home Assistant open-source home automation platform.

PCWorld reports that Home Assistant has launched a major update to its default overview dashboard, replacing the old cluttered interface with a clean, organized design featuring three main sections.