This all works through the Home Assistant MQTT Discovery protocol, which is implemented in the extension. It reports to a ...

MQTT, which stands for Message Queuing Telemetry Transport, enables smart devices, particularly those with low processing ...

We are currently in the process of putting in a backyard pool. This is an in-ground gunite pool. I inquired about an auto-fill system from the pool builder but he talked me out of it. He explained ...

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

As someone who grew up with a dial-up internet connection, I get anxious at the thought of any always-online product or service. My smart home is no different — I rely on it to automatically cool the ...

Google Assistant isn't what it used to be, and Gemini is something entirely different. Can these two coincide to fix the current state of the smart home? Chris Wedel Home Tech Editor Chris Wedel is a ...