…Related I deployed a network scanner that feeds my LAN statistics into Home Assistant It's perfect for building Home Assistant automations using LAN data That said, I’ve disabled a couple…
…Or, you could take the easy path as I did by turning an old smartphone into a Home Assistant satellite . Thanks to a recent update to the Home Assistant Companion app, smartphones…
…Sign in to your XDA account With each monthly update, Home Assistant receives new and intriguing features. Some are useful from the get-go, while others often go unappreciated, despite their convenience…
…I appreciate the added security checks, but this is a Google-developed assistant, running on a Google-developed OS. I get it, though. The LLM needs to check permissions and whatnot, but…
…developer boards, and what I use instead They're reference designs for a reason. Deploy the right tool only once A Raspberry Pi still earns its place as a Home Assistant hub…
…However, bringing that data into Home Assistant has completely changed the game. In a self-hosted environment, Home Assistant acts as the central nervous system, and adding your PC to that dashboard…
Megan Ellis Mar 27, 2026, 1:31 PM EDT Megan is a Software Writer at XDA Developers who has been writing about consumer technology since 2016. With a postgraduate degree in New…
…Related My smart home still works without the internet, and it's all thanks to one app Home Assistant is the best unified platfom for your smart devices. Home Assistant changed things…
…Through all of it, the dumb fridges, dumb dishwashers, and dumb lamps in those same homes kept working just fine. A smart home that relies on bridges, sensors, and good Home Assistant…
…So iron out the boring Home Assistant automations first. The AI control gets more exciting after that. Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Apple…