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Your smart speaker might be your favorite online companion, but is it also eavesdropping on your private conversations and sending them to the cloud?

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Home Assistant challenges that idea. While many popular smart home platforms rely heavily on the cloud to get their job done, Home Assistant was designed to operate locally.

The core functions of these smart home gadgets remain, even without the internet. Each product is also available, widely supported, and regularly updated.

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Unlike Wi-Fi-connected smart plugs, there’s no risk of connectivity issues, router resets, or cloud outages interfering with operation. The biggest downside is its lack of smart home integration.

The Homey Pro is one of the best smart home hubs you can get — if you can afford it. The Homey Pro Mini now offers a lot for a lower price.

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