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A Raspberry Pi is one of the most popular ways to run Home Assistant. It’s affordable, low-power, and more than capable for most homes. Here’s how to set it up. What you’ll need A Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 (4GB…

Choosing a smart home hub comes down to three popular options for most homeowners: Home Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and Hubitat. They all unify your devices, but they take very different approaches. This guide compares them so you can pick the…

If you’ve outgrown single-brand smart home apps and want one place to control everything — locally, privately, and without monthly fees — Home Assistant is the platform to know. This guide explains what Home Assistant is, why homeowners choose it,…