…Meanwhile, Google previewed today that “Ask Home” is coming soon to home.google.com . The website will let you search camera history, check on devices, and create automations in a conversational manner…
…Those not quite fond of having Gemini everywhere can use Home Assistant or the Apple HomeKit for their automation needs and de-Gemini their Google apps with help from our instructions here .
…Google Home automations get more powerful Automation is getting a big upgrade, too. You can now create more powerful and complex automations in Google Home with new starters, conditions, and actions. This…
As a de-Googled Android user, I wanted a way to privately receive push notifications from the apps and services I use. I already use several UnifiedPush apps, but I needed something for apps and self-hosted services that…
As a de-Googled Android user, I wanted a way to privately receive push notifications from the apps and services I use. I already use several UnifiedPush apps, but I needed something for apps and self-hosted services that…
I'm pretty new to homelabbing and this is my first mini rack! Started with the Beelink ME Mini and then just kinda grew from there (it's always the way hey haha). It idles at 70 watts (not too shabby for how much is goin…
We’re all feeling financially pinched. The subscription economy, enshittification, late stage capitalism — call being financially pinched from every avenue at every opportunity whatever you like. It’s likely what has dra…
Hi Reddit, We just wrapped up The Android Show | I/O Edition, and a core theme of the show was how we’re making your phone more helpful so that you can spend less time looking at it and more time living your life. To mak…
…The Home Assistant power user flex is that Home Assistant's April 2026.4 update introduced infrared proxies and native Maku features, while Google is automating what seems like basic behaviors. Home…
…More capable automations Google is also expanding automation options inside the Home app. New triggers and actions include things like detecting oven activity or triggering lighting effects such as wake, sleep, or…
…Through its latest batch of updates, Google Home has added a bunch of new improvements, including the ability to create automations based on what your camera sees. Google Home can now use…
…With support for Matter (version 1.4) , Thread, and Zigbee, the W200 can manage over 50 types of devices across platforms such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home , Apple Home, Home Assistant, and…
…User reports suggest that smart home devices added to a Google Home are automatically being removed. Said devices then simply appear as devices tied to user accounts with no home. This seems…
…Related 6 "just-enough" Home Assistant automations that keep my smart home ticking It's smarter to keep things simple. The automation that keeps growing with my smart home My next step…
