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I revived a cheap Android tablet by turning it into a Home Assistant control panel

Your old Android tablet is a better Home Assistant panel than anything you can buy ...

I let Claude audit my messy Home Assistant setup, and it was a massive wake-up call

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

Home Assistant Android 2026.6.2 Beta Patches URI Hijack Risk, Adds Native Barcode Scanner

Home Assistant Android update 2026.6.2 beta patches a URI intent-hijacking vulnerability that could let attackers reach ...
Android

Smart Home Android Apps That Just Got Way Smarter

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 ...

A cheap Android tablet makes a better smart display than any dedicated hub I've tried: Here's why

Why a budget Android tablet outperforms every dedicated smart display I've tested ...
ExtremeTech

Google Assistant's Android Retirement Date Confirmed

Google has officially announced that its Google Assistant era is coming to an end after nearly 10 years. The smart assistant will stop working on Android in March 2026, with Gemini taking over as ...