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Home Assistant 2026.7 landed on July 1, and it may be the most beginner-friendly release yet. The headline change: you no longer need to think like a programmer to build automations. Add a redesigned activity timeline, a one-tap Update All…

Wi-Fi is fine for a few smart devices, but as your home grows, Zigbee and Z-Wave are the protocols that keep everything fast and reliable with Home Assistant. Here’s why they matter and which devices to start with. Why Zigbee…

Home Assistant runs on lots of hardware, but three options stand out in 2026: the Home Assistant Green, the Home Assistant Yellow, and a Raspberry Pi. Here’s how to choose. (For the big picture, see our complete Home Assistant guide.)…