…Smart home integration is also more useful on the Echo Show 11 than on devices that require additional hubs to be placed near them. The Echo Show 11 supports Zigbee, Matter, and…
…Whether you need lightning-fast navigation, cinematic sound with Dolby Atmos compatibility or smart home integration, there’s a device for you –- especially if your older smart TV isn’t keeping up…
…For a long time, Google Assistant was more than enough to run my smart home setup. But when Google started integrating Gemini with its services and replacing Google Assistant, I had to…
…Making your automations, integrations, and dashboards function independently sounds great. However, taking that extra step to segment your network will make it defensible. A compromised bulb or other smart device on an…
Had this working in the house pretty much since it came out. Front Door Face Unlock — Self-Hosted Guide Automatically unlock your front door using face recognition, NFC, or PIN via UniFi Access + Home Assistant + Matter …
Hey r/homelab, A while ago I posted about OpenNMC, my open-source replacement for APC SmartSlot network management cards. The short version: I got tired of APC network cards being closed and expensive, so I started build…
On May 12, Google hosted “The Android Show: I/O Edition” before the main Google I/O keynote and honestly this may end up being one of Google’s biggest ecosystem shifts in years Android 17 is no longer being treated like …
I genuinely think Microsoft could dominate way more of the consumer market if they actually committed to it properly instead of half-doing everything. Like… they already own the ecosystem pieces: Windows Xbox Copilot / A…
I'm pretty new to homelabbing and this is my first mini rack! Started with the Beelink ME Mini and then just kinda grew from there (it's always the way hey haha). It idles at 70 watts (not too shabby for how much is goin…
…Matter, Thread, and Zigbee radios are built into the Studio, which lets it act as a smart home hub for compatible devices. Smart bulbs, plugs, and sensors pair to the speaker through…
…level specs, although short-term, health sensors could become part of the integrated package. Whether these reportedly-delayed smart glasses achieve the cultural ubiquity of AirPods or suffer the sluggish, niche adoption…
…As a Zigbee hub and Matter bridge, the device simplifies the integration of Aqara's Zigbee... Aqara Launches Smart Smoke Detector and Valve Controller Aqara today announced two new smart home safety…
…Again, it seems Walmart is one of Google’s first partners here, as an Onn-branded Gemini smart speaker recently leaked . Google teases a few of the upcoming devices in the picture…
…A new “fully integrated visual shopping experience” is now available on the Echo Show 15 and 21 and will be coming to the 8 and 11 devices in the next month, said…
…As such, you’ll find a bunch of guides designed to help beginners navigate their way through the enticing yet treacherous smart device ecosystem. The only caveat is that the typical smart…
