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Imagine walking into your home and, with a single tap on a sleek, wall-mounted screen, adjusting the lights, setting the perfect temperature, or even queuing up your favorite playlist, all without ...

Naturally, you’ll need a Home Assistant server for this to work. The platform is free and open-source, and runs on just about ...

To arm the system, all you need to do is turn on your automation under the Settings > Automations and scenes menu via the “Automations” tab. To disable it, just turn it off. To stop the alarm once ...

“Global household adoption of smart home technology is expected to rise to around 33 percent by 20284, reflecting how essential connectivity, energy efficiency and convenience have become for modern ...

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What if managing your smart home felt less like a chore and more like second nature? The Home Assistant 2025.9 update, released this September, is here to make that vision a reality. Packed with ...

The Shelly Wall Display XL also comes with additional features such as speakers and integrated light and proximity sensors.

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Shelly has launched its new Wall Display XL in Europe. It's a 10.1-inch smart home control panel that fits into standard EU wall boxes, and costs around €289 or £250. It offers four customisable ...

After testing in Public Preview, Google Home for Android and iOS is now getting a “significant upgrade” to the household automation editor. Add the starters, conditions, and actions you want. Tap Save ...