Smart speakers are spies but local LLMs solve the problem without sacrificing convenience.

PCWorld reports that Emerson Smart unveiled voice-controlled appliances at CES that operate without Wi-Fi, apps, or smart speakers for enhanced privacy. The lineup includes SmartVoice Air Fryers ...

A selection of Emerson Smart devices with offline voice control. (Amy Skorheim for Engadget) Perhaps you like the idea of controlling your home appliances with your voice, but aren’t super keen on a ...

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Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is a privacy-focused voice control device for your smart home that can work without an internet connection. (And has some cool wake words). Home Assistant Voice ...

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Recent advances in AI-powered voice control are changing how people interact with smart homes, with local large language models (LLMs) enabling faster, more private, and more capable assistants. Home ...

Not crazy about talking to Siri, Alexa or Gemini? You can easily create a voice assistant-free smart home with these tricks. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and ...