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I want to add an ESP 8266 device in HA, I have successfully flashed the device and it now appears in the ESPHome page in Home Assistant. However, HA doesnt see it and so I cant use it. How do I make ...

Buy enough tech and you can’t escape the siren call of a smart home. Amazon practically throws Echo Dots at you. Google will sneak a Nest Mini in the box with almost anything you buy in its store.

I've been buying and tinkering with smart home devices for years. As a result, my home network resembles a kind of Model UN of devices, bridges, protocols, assistants, and apps. I try to broker ...

The proliferation of AI home assistants in the past year has reached new levels with devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home, but third-party app developers are not seeing any of the benefits so ...

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 ...

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 ...