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Node-RED unlocks smart home automations that Home Assistant's UI was never designed to handle

… HACS . Be forewarned that you'll need a GitHub account to use HACS, which relies on Microsoft's platform for authentication. Simply install HACS by: Head to the official HACS website Follow the instructions that match your HA setup . …

May 23, 2026 · Rich Edmonds

Home Assistant finally replaced Google Home when I stopped trusting the cloud with my smart home

… I installed Zigbee2MQTT integration, followed by a Mosquitto server , and HACS to access more community-developed integrations. ESPHome integration lets me build and flash custom firmware on ESP32-based sensors directly in Home Assistant. …

May 25, 2026 · Samir Makwana

I gave Claude Cowork access to my Home Assistant config, and it unlocked automations I didn't know were possible

… After the short installation was done, and the MCP tools HACS app was added, Claude could read and write inside my Home Assistant virtual machine. …

May 20, 2026 · Joe Rice-Jones

I turned my old phone into a Bluetooth proxy for Home Assistant with this free app

… For that, he has worked for some of the biggest international technology publications, covering news, explainers, how-to guides, listicles, and product-buying guides. …

Mar 21, 2026 · Samir Makwana

Smart home guides keep pushing the wrong starter setup – here are some tips that actually work

… As such, you’ll find a bunch of guides designed to help beginners navigate their way through the enticing yet treacherous smart device ecosystem. …

Apr 14, 2026 · Ayush Pande

I replaced my smart home hub with a $120 mini PC, and my smart home finally feels responsive