It helps me get more done through the day.

Push logic away from the server and into the device.

What if your smart home could anticipate your needs, troubleshoot itself, and adapt to your preferences with unprecedented ease? The Home Assistant 2025.5 release promises exactly that. Packed with ...

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Home Assistant is one of the best smart home platforms out there. It's even better when you throw your Pixel into the mix.

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