If you've got a home lab and a smart home, you probably already have Home Assistant set up. You might even have it paired with a local Voice Assistant, so you can control your smart home devices ...

Home Assistant is one of my favorite software packages to self-host at home. It's utterly fantastic, managing our heating, lighting, smart devices, and even tapping into energy usage and generation.

Have you ever dreamed of a home that practically runs itself—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that knows your schedule, and security systems that work seamlessly in the background? With ...