I For those unaware, Home Assistant is a platform that you can host on your own hardware. As a result, there are no ...

It's been a slow erosion, but recent cracks in Google's smart home foundation paint a very grim picture of the future.

Our web browsers keep a history trail, smart home apps should do the same; and then expose it to people who want to see it. The idea is straightforward. Show me a running list like this.

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of ...

Google Home’s web dashboard is less functional than the mobile app, but it still lets you view live Nest camera feeds and execute automation routines from your PC. You’ll find it by heading to ...

Smart home devices, with all their quirks and capabilities, are only part of the equation. The other part is the app they use for settings, control and general account management.

Homeowners and businesses with an Alarm․com smart home system have a new way to keep tabs on things. The company has ...

I’ve not been quiet about my disdain for the Alexa app’s (lack of) capabilities. But this new app and the new Map View feature that launched last month, combined with the increased smart home ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

The 642MB app is available from the App Store and requires iOS 13 or later, iPhone 6s or later and iPad mini 4 or later. It's compatible with hundreds of smart home brands and devices, such as ...