Smart speakers are spies but local LLMs solve the problem without sacrificing convenience.

The Voice Mate H1 is triggered by being picked up and lets you command it with natural language. The company is also launching its first outdoor camera, with support for HomeKit Secure Video. The ...

As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and vacuums — we break down exactly what makes a home ‘smart’ and help you decide if it’s the ...

Home Assistant has introduced the ability to run fully local AI voice control using models like Llama 3 via Ollama, enabling offline command processing for smart homes. This approach keeps all voice ...

Voice-controlled devices are more popular than ever, but there are some surprises among them. Here are some gadgets you may ...

Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and ...

A selection of Emerson Smart devices with offline voice control. (Amy Skorheim for Engadget) Perhaps you like the idea of controlling your home appliances with your voice, but aren’t super keen on a ...

To achieve a smart home, you need a voice assistant to run it. A smart home assistant, usually folded into a smart speaker, ...

Overview: Today's budget smart bulbs deliver 16 million colors and adjustable white light, allowing you to switch from a cool ...