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Which of the three dominant wireless protocols used in home automation—WiFi, Z-Wave, and Zigbee—is right for you? Consider the options in part three of this series.

Cloud may be more convenient, but local control gives you more privacy and other options in your Home Assistant ecosystem.

Home automation can be a slippery slope. The right open source tools can get you on firmer footing.

Home Assistant, a versatile and lightweight open source tool, makes it easy to automate everyday household tasks.

Build a smarter home with these open source software solutions.

Unlock your door with your fingerprint, get an alert when mail arrives, and more with these fun projects.

Yes, you can order a cheap clock from anywhere. But isn't this more fun?

Open source home automation hub Home Assistant solves many of the aggravating problems in today's connected homes.