October 26, 2026

Tired of Gemini and Alexa+? Can Home Assistant Voice Replace Them?

Gemini for Home and Alexa+ were meant to make voice control smarter, and many owners say it got worse. Here is how Home Assistant Voice works, why it fails for most people at first, and how to set it up so it actually listens.

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October 20, 2026

What Your Vacuum Knows About Your Home and How to Lock It Down

Robot vacuums map your home, and many carry a camera and a microphone. What they collect, what has gone wrong, how to choose a safer model, and how to go fully local with Home Assistant or Valetudo.

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October 14, 2026

How to Build a Local DIY Alarm System with Home Assistant, Alarmo and Zigbee

Build a professional-grade home alarm with no monthly fee and no cloud: Home Assistant, Alarmo and Zigbee door, motion and vibration sensors, step by step.

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March 2, 2026

Introducing Smart Home Planner

Discover Smart Home Planner, a Home Assistant app designed to plan, document, and visualize your entire smart home

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February 9, 2026

How to choose a Zigbee / Z-Wave / Thread Dongle

How to choose a dongle wisely, understanding the protocols it supports, the hardware behind it, and how it fits into a modern local-first smart home

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February 6, 2026

Smart Home Best Practices

Build a secure, reliable, and local-first smart home with practical networking, automation, and maintenance best practices.

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April 6, 2025

How to choose a Water Leak Sensor

A Comprehensive Buying Guide to the Best Water Leak Sensors for Detecting Leaks and Preventing Water Damage in Your Smart Home

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April 4, 2025

How to choose a Presence Sensor

A Comprehensive Buying Guide to the Best Presence Sensors to Detect Movement and Occupancy in Your Smart Home

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November 22, 2024

Smart Home Security & Privacy Risks You Didn’t Know About

How to use Smart Home devices without compromising your privacy and security

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October 17, 2024

How to choose a Motion Sensor

Discover the best motion sensors for your smart home. Choose the right sensor to improve security and automation in every room.

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October 16, 2024

How to choose a Smart Door & Window Sensor (aka Contact Sensor)

Explore the best door and window sensors for your smart home. Learn how these devices enhance security and detect intrusions.

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October 15, 2024

How to choose an Air Quality Monitor

Essential Buying Guide for Choosing the Best Air Quality Monitor to Keep Your Home’s Air Clean and Healthy

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