Now, it’s supporting Android's built-in smart home device controls, too. In September 2023, Home Assistant support for integrated Android device controls rolled out with little fanfare (via GitHub).

Samsung is killing its Smart View app for Android and iOS, which serves as a remote control for its older smart TVs. The company has updated the application’s descriptions to announce that it ...

If you can't find it, use the Smart View shortcut, which is usually only on Samsung devices. Once you tap the cast button, pick the device you want to mirror your display on from the list.

Android 15 is adding a Thread network stack that, on some phones, will enable communicating with compatible smart home devices via Thread.

If you already have an Android smartphone, these companion picks are a great boon to your fledgling smart home.

Android users have already been able to control Eve’s smart home devices via the Google Home app thanks to Matter, the smart home-unifying standard.