My smart home was a mess until I gave it a brain
…Sometimes, the smartest upgrade isn’t a new device, it’s making the ones you already own finally work together. Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes…
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Your switch probably has an unused SFP port, and it's the best networking upgrade you're ignoring
…are compatible with SFP+ for 10 GbE and SFP28 for 25 GbE. Maybe a little overkill for my current needs, but it's being used for the backplane between devices, and I…
This self-hosted Office 365 alternative is fine, but here's how I turned it into my private cloud setup
…Nextcloud OS Windows, macOS, Linux Key highlights Self-hosted, open source iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Desktop compatible Yes See at Nextcloud
Home Assistant's intimidating reputation is completely undeserved once you survive the first week
…But I really recommend splitting all your devices across a couple of dashboards, as it will make managing everything as a beginner a lot simpler. Got specific devices in the kitchen? They…
I tried Hue Bridge Emulator for my smart bulbs and lights — turns out, I didn’t need it
…Supporting over 50 different devices, the software works with lights operating on protocols: Zigbee lights : Philips Hue, IKEA Tradfri, Aqara, Third Reality, and several more. Wi-Fi lights : Tasmota flashed ESP devices…
Most smart home gear gets worse once you connect it to the cloud
…the trigger-action rules on Home Assistant to design automated workflows for controlling your smart devices. Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See at Home Assistant
Home Assistant finally replaced Google Home when I stopped trusting the cloud with my smart home
…Migrating configs and dealing with rough edges Setting up the devices With the Zigbee dongle , it didn’t take me long to configure devices using Zigbee2MQTT. Smart TV and streaming devices were…
Home Assistant's best integrations aren't the obvious ones – here's what actually changed my setup
…my LAN devices. And we’d be here all day if I tried covering my Home Assistant add-ons. Home Assistant OS Windows, macOS, Linux iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes See…
3 useful sideloaded Android Auto apps I use almost every day
…03 / 8 Compatibility Which of the following smartphone operating systems is compatible with Android Auto? A Android 5.0 and above B Android 6.0 and above C Android 8.0 and…
The best tool to keep track of your wallet so you don't lose it is now at an all-time low
…We like what this device offers. It's a slim and powerful tracking device that can keep you in the know when and if your wallet goes missing. And at $36, it…