Forget the Google Home Speaker, it’s time for a new Nest Hub
Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority It’s here. It’s finally here. After (sneakily) teasing it alongside the Pixel 10 series last year, Google officially took the wraps off the new Google…
Home Assistant OS 18 is here to make smart home setups faster and simpler
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR Home Assistant OS 18.0 is here to make installations and first-time smart home setups smoother. Raspberry Pi users can now manage bootloader firmware updates…
New Thread Tools app will help troubleshoot your smart home
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Thread is introducing its Thread Tools app for viewing the status of your home’s smart device network. The open source app is now in…
I let Claude fix my Home Assistant setup, and it was a game-changer
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Spend enough time in the self-hosting and smart home hobby, and even the most ardent smart home enthusiast eventually reaches a moment where the excitement…
It turned me into a robot mower believer
If you want a robot lawn mower that you can set and forget while trusting it to do right by your yard, the Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD is a phenomenal…
Wyze recalls over 320,000 security cameras due to fire and explosion hazards
TL;DR Wyze has issued a recall of its Solar Cam Pan security cameras. Incorrect installation instructions can lead users to accidentally pierce the lithium‑ion battery’s metal casing. The company is…
ChatGPT just made managing your Homey smart home a lot easier
TL;DR Athom has launched a native ChatGPT integration for Homey, allowing users to connect their smart home accounts instantly without complex manual server setups. Users can now use ChatGPT to…
This is a make-or-break year for Google’s smart home line-up
Google’s smart home line-up has been in limbo since 2024, when the company introduced the Google TV Streamer and Nest Learning Thermostat. But on paper, the ecosystem has been stalling…
Homey Pro and Pro Mini are getting a big price hike next month
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Homey is increasing prices for both the Homey Pro and Homey Pro Mini starting June 1, 2026. The company says rising RAM and…
Deal: Save 25% on the Arlo Essential XL Security Camera
DealHunt / Android Authority Keeping an eye on your home has never been easier with smart security solutions like the Arlo Essential XL Security Camera. This wireless outdoor camera is…