Dhruv Bhutani has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010, with a focus on smartphones, connected devices, and home networking. His reporting is informed by hands-on experience reviewing hundreds of ...

The oldest devices in my Google Home ecosystem are pushing a decade old, and Gemini made the hardware worth using again.

I gave Claude access to my Home Assistant. It helped me audit, debug, and improve my smart home better than I ever could have.

Got a spare PC? How to open-source your smart home - for free ...

The Android ecosystem has come a long way in empowering smart home users. With each major OS update and every new batch of app releases, controlling your lights, thermostat, security system, or even ...

Smart homes work better without Big Tech in the loop.