You can now order an $85 kit to convert your Google Home Mini into a Home Assistant-compatible offline smart speaker.

Enter the MiciMike Home Mini Drop-in Board. It’s a drop-in replacement for the original Google Home Mini printed circuit board that fits inside the case and works with the same speaker hardware. But ...

Open-source smart home platform Home Assistant is enabling users to build affordable, privacy-focused smart speakers and integrate premium audio hardware like Sonos into a unified control system.

Sonos users are increasingly turning to Home Assistant, Music Assistant, and DIY voice assistant kits to gain more reliable, customizable, and privacy-focused control over their speakers. These ...

As we set out to build smarter homes, another part of our lives becomes reliant on the internet. From the dumb home devices we upgrade with a smart plug to the smart speakers that respond to our voice ...

Imagine walking into your home and having it not just respond to your commands but truly understand your needs. Picture a smart home that offers thoughtful suggestions, like reminding you to grab an ...