TechHome Assistant says ‘Big tech ruined the cloud, so we’re out’

Open-source smart home platform Home Assistant is renaming its cloud service Home Assistant Link and removing “cloud” from its logo. Founder Paulus Schoutsen says the symbolic change supports a broader effort to make the platform easier to use, including simpler dashboards, more intuitive setup, generative AI, and a more user-friendly hub planned for next year.

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