Despite this, there are plenty of ways that a smart home can still be useful. Heating or cooling your home can quickly become one of your biggest household expenses. I live in a home that's over ...

The smart home was once a far-flung pipe dream ... (I should know; it’s mine.) ...

Wireless devices like security cameras rely on their batteries, and those power cells can start to struggle in cold weather, ...

Yet, as much as I’m struggling with my first Home Assistant setup, I’m convinced that it’s the right choice for me and my smart home devices. Perhaps even the only choice. And I say this as ...