Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Build a DIY ESP32C6 temperature and humidity sensor in 10 minutes with ESPHome, then add it to Home Assistant for low-cost, private automation ...

Building automation systems (BASs) and open-source software are two areas of interest for me, so I’d like to share some thoughts on how they intersect, at least from the exposure I’ve had to them.

Why: "Home Assistant Supervised System (HASS) is an open source Home Automation solution that can run on various devices and it can extend into every area of your life, including your daily ...

If you would like to start your journey by setting up your own home automation system, Zigbee, offers a robust wireless protocol, and has been transforming the way we control and automate our homes.

Smarthomes are supposed to make life simpler, but for many users, the convenience comes with hidden costs. Be it subscriptions, outages or, simply, privacy concerns. Cloud-based services are the go-to ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...