MQTT, which stands for Message Queuing Telemetry Transport, enables smart devices, particularly those with low processing ...

Better yet, the company has entirely open-sourced the new MQTT extension API and published a reference extension that ...

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

Due to the complexity of integrations for Home Assistant (HASS) and the constant changes to the ESPHome Bluetooth proxy, I created this simple script that can be ran on a Raspberry PI (Bluetooth ...

$ python -m r3pcomms --help usage: python -m r3pcomms [-h] [--version] [--debug] [--identify] [--redact-serial] [--serial SERIAL] [--hid [HID]] [--number NUMBER ...

Voice assistants and smartphones are often the go-to interfaces for modern smart home systems. However, if you fancy more direct physical controls, you can go that route as well. To that end, ...

Imagine walking into your home, and with a single voice command or tap on your phone, the lights dim, your favorite playlist starts, and the thermostat adjusts to the perfect temperature, all without ...

Google Home's new automation editor adds a lot of powerful triggers and conditions, but it's still far behind what I require ...

The new Google Home app looks fancy, but it's still pretty barebones for me. It needs some crucial features to win me back ...

I could really use an executive assistant right now. Between work and all the kid stuff that comes with a new school year, it’s hard to keep the calendar straight and the fridge stocked. Trouble is, I ...