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What automations and energy management does Home Assistant offer?

Home Assistant gives you two related capabilities on top of the same local hub: an automation engine that reacts to conditions li…

How can I control Home Assistant with Alexa or Google Assistant?

You can control Home Assistant devices with Alexa or Google Assistant by connecting your Home Assistant instance to those voice s…

What hardware do I need to get started with Home Assistant?

You can start with a single hub and add radios or voice hardware only when your devices require them. Home Assistant itself is so…

Why choose Home Assistant over other smart home platforms?

Choose Home Assistant if you want your smart home to keep working when the internet is down, if you dislike the idea of your devi…

What Is Home Assistant and What Can It Do?

Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that runs on hardware you control and prioritizes local control and pri…

What Are Open-Source UI Element Libraries and How Do They Differ From UI Frameworks?

An open-source UI element library is a collection of individual, ready-made interface pieces—buttons, cards, inputs, toggles, loa…