Why the Home Assistant Green Price Hike Points to a Bigger Problem

Home Assistant Green raised its price as smart home makers face broader cost pressures.

The FCC’s crackdown on testing labs in China and Hong Kong, plus tariffs, is raising certification and compliance expenses.

Cybersecurity rules such as Matter requirements and the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act are adding more burden for manufacturers.

Supply chain disruptions are also pushing production costs higher, which may lead to higher consumer prices and fewer choices.