Got a spare PC? How I turned mine into an open-source smart home hub for free ...

I never would have thought of some of these ...

Home Assistant OS 18.0 is here, bringing easier setup, improved Raspberry Pi support, and a host of behind-the-scenes upgrades.

Smarter memory handling, a new Linux kernel, and a handy new tool for Raspberry Pi firmware updates.

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.

I recently described how a recent flurry of smart home failures made me turn to Home Assistant, the increasingly polished DIY smart home platform that you can host yourself without relying on the ...