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Here’s How to Choose Which Smart Home Assistant Is Best for Your Home

Choosing a Smart Home Is Increasingly About Ecosystem Gravity, Not Gadgets

A new guide from WIRED argues that the smartest way to pick a home platform is to follow the devices and services people already use every day.

Key Takeaways

WIRED recommends choosing a smart home platform based on devices already in use.
Amazon still offers the broadest speaker and display lineup.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via wired.com

An Old Tablet Is Becoming the Smart Home’s Cheapest New Interface

A practical ZDNET guide points to a broader shift in the connected home: aging tablets are being repurposed into always-available smart home dashboards that centralize control and extend the life of idle hardware.

Key Takeaways

ZDNET says an old tablet can be repurposed into a central smart home control panel.
The setup is positioned as a cheap, simple upgrade for homes with many connected devices.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via zdnet.com