In order to access your server remotely, you either need to pay for Home Assistant Cloud, set up a VPN so that you can tunnel ...

Go to Settings > Automations & scenes and select the "Blueprints" tab. Click the "Import blueprint" button and paste the URL ...

The arrival of generative AI assistants in our smart homes held such promise; instead, they struggle to turn on the lights. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See ...

When you set up a smart bulb in a lamp, you get to name that lamp, so Alexa will know which lamp you are asking her to turn on. In my living room, I’ve set up lamps called table lamp and floor lamp.

If you think your smart home is often kind of dumb, you're probably right. Clumsy voice assistants misunderstand commands. Between compatibility issues and numerous privacy concerns, every new device ...

My home is much better with well-applied artificial intelligence, making things safer and saving money. Here's where AI is finally proving itself. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Homeowners and car owners have at least one thing in common — rising insurance premiums. Auto insurance has gone up more than 11% in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ...