After two-and-a-half years of primarily using HomeKit, now called Apple Home, I think it's time for a change in my smart home. Prior to settling on Apple's platform, I used Google Home for a while. And before that, I was a Samsung SmartThings user. … [Read more...]
Hands on with the Matter beta for Home Assistant
Now that I'm done reviewing the latest Matter devices from Nanoleaf, it's time to turn my attention back to Home Assistant. Since I haven't taken a deep dive on this open source smart home platform in a few years, I recently set it up on a spare … [Read more...]
Nanoleaf Essentials Matter reviewed: Great but not quite seamless (updated)
After the introduction of the Nanoleaf Essentials Matter product line last month, I’ve spent nearly a week testing the new devices. These use Bluetooth and/or Thread for their connection and are available in a $19.99 A19 bulb and an 80-inch Light … [Read more...]