A smart‑home enthusiast who juggles dozens of platforms turned to Anthropic's Claude AI to tame a fragmented system. After early attempts at an AI‑generated dashboard fell short, the user linked Claude to Home Assistant via the ha‑mcp add‑on. Claude helped discover devices, integrate hard‑to‑connect hardware, create automations and build a clean, customized dashboard—all with natural‑language prompts and supervised approvals. The process reduced weeks of manual configuration to a few hours, demonstrating how generative AI can simplify advanced smart‑home deployments. Leer más →

Google revealed that its Gemini artificial‑intelligence, the next‑generation AI behind the Gemini for Home brand, will roll out to its Nest smart‑home lineup on October 1. The company teased the move on X, showing an updated Nest camera that hints at a broader refresh that could include a speaker and a doorbell with 2K video. Gemini will eventually replace Google Assistant in these devices, keeping the “Hey Google” wake word while offering more nuanced conversational abilities for tasks such as cooking suggestions, thermostat control, and lighting management. The smart‑home market is projected to grow markedly in the coming years. Leer más →

Smart home devices are easier than ever to install, but users still face connection glitches, firmware hiccups, battery surprises, and feature limitations. A systematic approach—power cycling all equipment, checking for firmware updates, resetting the app’s device list, and verifying Wi‑Fi band compatibility—often resolves most problems. Users should also monitor battery health, recognize that some advanced features require subscriptions, and be aware of platform-specific capabilities that may not be supported across all apps. Following these steps can restore functionality and improve the overall smart home experience. Leer más →

Google revealed that its Gemini artificial‑intelligence, the next‑generation AI behind the Gemini for Home brand, will roll out to its Nest smart‑home lineup on October 1. The company teased the move on X, showing an updated Nest camera that hints at a broader refresh that could include a speaker and a doorbell with 2K video. Gemini will eventually replace Google Assistant in these devices, keeping the “Hey Google” wake word while offering more nuanced conversational abilities for tasks such as cooking suggestions, thermostat control, and lighting management. The smart‑home market is projected to grow markedly in the coming years. Leer más →

Google revealed that its Gemini artificial‑intelligence, the next‑generation AI behind the Gemini for Home brand, will roll out to its Nest smart‑home lineup on October 1. The company teased the move on X, showing an updated Nest camera that hints at a broader refresh that could include a speaker and a doorbell with 2K video. Gemini will eventually replace Google Assistant in these devices, keeping the “Hey Google” wake word while offering more nuanced conversational abilities for tasks such as cooking suggestions, thermostat control, and lighting management. The smart‑home market is projected to grow markedly in the coming years. Leer más →

Smart home devices are easier than ever to install, but users still face connection glitches, firmware hiccups, battery surprises, and feature limitations. A systematic approach—power cycling all equipment, checking for firmware updates, resetting the app’s device list, and verifying Wi‑Fi band compatibility—often resolves most problems. Users should also monitor battery health, recognize that some advanced features require subscriptions, and be aware of platform-specific capabilities that may not be supported across all apps. Following these steps can restore functionality and improve the overall smart home experience. Leer más →

Smart home devices are easier than ever to install, but users still face connection glitches, firmware hiccups, battery surprises, and feature limitations. A systematic approach—power cycling all equipment, checking for firmware updates, resetting the app’s device list, and verifying Wi‑Fi band compatibility—often resolves most problems. Users should also monitor battery health, recognize that some advanced features require subscriptions, and be aware of platform-specific capabilities that may not be supported across all apps. Following these steps can restore functionality and improve the overall smart home experience. Leer más →

Google revealed that its Gemini artificial‑intelligence, the next‑generation AI behind the Gemini for Home brand, will roll out to its Nest smart‑home lineup on October 1. The company teased the move on X, showing an updated Nest camera that hints at a broader refresh that could include a speaker and a doorbell with 2K video. Gemini will eventually replace Google Assistant in these devices, keeping the “Hey Google” wake word while offering more nuanced conversational abilities for tasks such as cooking suggestions, thermostat control, and lighting management. The smart‑home market is projected to grow markedly in the coming years. Leer más →

Smart home devices are easier than ever to install, but users still face connection glitches, firmware hiccups, battery surprises, and feature limitations. A systematic approach—power cycling all equipment, checking for firmware updates, resetting the app’s device list, and verifying Wi‑Fi band compatibility—often resolves most problems. Users should also monitor battery health, recognize that some advanced features require subscriptions, and be aware of platform-specific capabilities that may not be supported across all apps. Following these steps can restore functionality and improve the overall smart home experience. Leer más →

Smart home devices are easier than ever to install, but users still face connection glitches, firmware hiccups, battery surprises, and feature limitations. A systematic approach—power cycling all equipment, checking for firmware updates, resetting the app’s device list, and verifying Wi‑Fi band compatibility—often resolves most problems. Users should also monitor battery health, recognize that some advanced features require subscriptions, and be aware of platform-specific capabilities that may not be supported across all apps. Following these steps can restore functionality and improve the overall smart home experience. Leer más →

Google revealed that its Gemini artificial‑intelligence, the next‑generation AI behind the Gemini for Home brand, will roll out to its Nest smart‑home lineup on October 1. The company teased the move on X, showing an updated Nest camera that hints at a broader refresh that could include a speaker and a doorbell with 2K video. Gemini will eventually replace Google Assistant in these devices, keeping the “Hey Google” wake word while offering more nuanced conversational abilities for tasks such as cooking suggestions, thermostat control, and lighting management. The smart‑home market is projected to grow markedly in the coming years. Leer más →

Sengled has been removed from Amazon’s Works With Alexa program due to repeated outages, leaving customers without smart control of their lights. The incident highlights the risks of relying on cloud connections for smart home control. Leer más →