I've been using Home Assistant for several years as the heart of my smart home. The software is so powerful thanks to an enormous collection of integrations and add-ons that allow you to connect ...

Xthings has announced an expanded integration with open-source home automation platform Home Assistant, including its line of ULTRALOQ smart locks. Xthings says that this collaboration is designed to ...

The free and open-source smart home platform Home Assistant got another vote of confidence today, with the IoT manufacturer Xthings announcing that its Ultraloq U-Bolt series of Z-Wave smart deadbolts ...

Aqara is launching a new smart light bulb, as well as wall switches. The new products support Thread and Zigbee communication. The company has also revealed home security solutions and an AI voice ...

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 ...

45-plus more SwitchBot gadgets will soon work with Home Assistant. 45-plus more SwitchBot gadgets will soon work with Home Assistant. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment. He ...