Your old Fire tablet can turn into an Echo Show with one toggle
If you have an older Fire HD 8 or Fire HD 10 tablet that’s still working but doesn’t quite have…
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Home Assistant’s 2026.11 update is packed with features and a brand new Marketplace
As Home Assistant users, we’re spoiled by the project’s clockwork release cycle that sees a new major release arrive every…
I gave my LG TV the Apple TV doorbell feature it was missing
I recently rooted my LG TV to try to stop it from spying on me. One of the benefits of…
I let a local LLM control my thermostat to see if it could beat Nest and Ecobee
Smart thermostats can learn your habits, but if your routine changes, you can’t just tell them what’s different and expect…
This open-source web editor turns a $25 AliExpress display into a Home Assistant dashboard
A dedicated smart-home control panel makes Home Assistant easier to use. You can tap a screen to control your lights,…
I put NFC tags on my appliances so I could stop searching for their manuals
I have a lot of appliance manuals that I’ve collected over the years. They rarely need looking at, but when…
Smart speakers don’t make sense anymore—an ESP32 or an old phone can do a better job
When smart speakers first burst onto the scene, it felt like this would be the way we would all be…
I hate smart home appliances, so I built these Home Assistant automations instead
Overpriced home appliances with lackluster smarts are a pet peeve of mine. I’d never upgrade a perfectly functioning fridge or…
I connected Home Assistant to Android Auto and the automations are insane
Android Auto can put Home Assistant controls on your car’s dashboard. But toggling light bulbs when you’re in your car…
Your Android phone’s hotspot has 5 powerful features you probably don’t know about
Every Android phone can play the role of a mobile hotspot, with most people using it to provide internet to…