The February 2026.2 release brings a massive "spring cleaning." Home Assistant says goodbye to old terminology, introduces lightning-fast search, and makes the new Home Dashboard the standard for everyone.

Step into the new year with the first update of 2026! The January release focuses on enhancing the user experience on mobile devices, better device organization, and another step towards intuitive "human-friendly" automations.

Do you long for the advanced possibilities of Home Assistant but are put off by complex installation, Linux, and programming? We tested the hot new LinknLink ISG SE Box, which promises a revolution. This "Plug & Play" device combines a Zigbee gateway, an Android TV box, and a unique function for local control of Tuya devices completely without the cloud or registration. Read our review, where we discuss AI integration, pre-installed HACS, and what to watch out for with this new solution.

The final Home Assistant update of 2025 is here! Version 2025.12 brings not only holiday cheer but also major changes to automation building, a new "Labs" section for testing features, and long-awaited dashboard improvements.

Optimize your EV charging by linking your Smart Wallbox to your Photovoltaics (PV) system via Home Assistant. The system uses solar prediction data to dynamically adjust charging rates (often via Tuya Local integration), ensuring your EV primarily charges with free, self-generated solar energy, especially crucial for managing unpredictable energy spikes on partly cloudy days. This creates a truly smart, self-optimizing energy system for maximum savings.

The new Home Assistant 2025.11 brings accelerated automations, an innovative "pie" consumption overview, and easier dashboard customization. Discover everything this smart home platform has to offer in the latest version!

Have you recently encountered a problem adding a new device to the Tuya or SmartLife app? Then read on, because this is probably a huge problem and it's probably time to stop using the Tuya app.

The October update of Home Assistant 2025.10 brings significant improvements that make working with automations easier and expand artificial intelligence capabilities. The main features include undo/redo functionality in the automation editor, AI image generation, and smarter entity suggestions for dashboards.

At the beginning of September, we, as Homebrainz, went to Berlin to the largest European trade fair for consumer electronics and smart homes - IFA 2025. The main goal of our trip was to discover the latest trends, look for unique products, establish new business contacts, and expand cooperation with suppliers in the smart home sector.