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Your Home Assistant logs are trying to tell you something (if you listen)

Opening any message in the Home Assistant Core logs reveals some key information that can help you figure out what caused the ...

Home Assistant 2026.1 Adds Protocol Panels, Fresh Triggers & Faster Camera Streaming

What if managing your smart home felt less like a chore and more like second nature? In this walkthrough, Home Assistant ...
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4 home assistant tricks that will save you hours in the long run

To create a Times of the Day Sensor, go to Settings > Devices & services > Helpers, and click "Create Helper." Select "Times ...
Ars Technica

Home Assistant’s Voice Preview Edition is a little box with big privacy powers

Home Assistant announced today the availability of the Voice Preview Edition, its own design of a living-room-friendly box to offer voice assistance with home automation. Having used it for a few ...
Forbes

Home Assistant Proves Z-Wave’s Longevity With New Official Hardware

Home Assistant is giving Z-Wave a serious range boost with its latest bit of official hardware: the Connect ZWA-2, which has just been officially announced. Built by Nabu Casa (as all official Home ...
Forbes

Home Assistant’s New Zigbee And Thread Dongle Goes Live

Home Assistant has just taken the covers off of its latest device: the Connect ZBT-2, which is a big USB dongle that will give your smart home a high-performance Zigbee or Thread connection. It’s the ...
Geeky Gadgets

Home Assistant Beginner’s Guide 2025 : Build a Smart Home That Runs Itself

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 ...