Google is finally ready to explain how Gemini will replace Google Assistant in your smart home. The company's original voice assistant will be replaced with the aptly named Gemini for Home starting ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is as popular among tech enthusiasts as Home Assistant is, for a reason. It's impossible to ignore Home Assistant as the solution to modern smart home and IoT problems.

A decade ago, when smart speakers with built-in voice assistants were the hot new thing, many imagined they'd quickly evolve into highly intelligent companions. (Think C-3PO or Star Trek's Data living ...

Home Assistant forms the backbone of my smart home network. It oversees all my Internet of Things (IoT) hardware, manages the Zigbee network for hooking up loads of wireless products, and even runs ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Google's latest AI Gemini, a master of conversation and identification, has been around for many months now, so I've been expecting this move for a while, but now it's official: The humble Google ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Many of SwitchBot’s newer devices already work with Matter through the SwitchBot Hub 2, which connects Bluetooth products to Wi-Fi and allows them to appear in the Home app. This unlocks the ability ...

I recently made the switch to Gemini on my Google smart speakers and displays, and for the most part, I’m liking it. Gemini is chatty without being a blabbermouth, and it capably controls my smart ...