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… You’d either have to grab the proprietary Voice Preview system or look into a DIY setup involving microcontrollers/single-board computers, microphone modules, and a lot of programming wizardry. Or, you could take the easy path as I did by turning an old smartphone into a Home Assistant satellite . …
… Sticking to prominent brands doesn’t make your smart home infallible You need local control more than anything else Let me be clear here: opting for a smart device from a reputable manufacturer is always better than choosing one from a no-name brand, especially when you’re a beginner. …
… Related Should you use Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Matter in your smart home? My setup didn’t need it diyHue is the right tool for a mixed-protocol smart home with Wi-Fi lights, Zigbee devices, DIY hardware, and several voice-control setups. …
… Related I run my entire smart home from a single mini PC with Home Assistant If you'd have told me my smart home would be controlled from one box I wouldn't have believed you When the “just works” smart home hubs show their limits Paying the price for convenience I started building my smart home wi… …
… Broadlink RM4 Pro The Broadlink RM4 Pro is a Wi-Fi enabled remote control that helps integrate infrared and RF-controlled devices into a smart home. $45 at Amazon IR control still has limits despite the native support Know them before diving in There are a few trade-offs, but none of them are dealb… …
… My Home Assistant installation now tracks how much electricity we produce and consume, monitors humidity and temperature readings in specific rooms with embedded access to HVAC systems, and even controls our smart appliances. …
… Plus, recent updates have added more QoL features to HASS and made it easier to build your centralized smart home control hub even if you have zero prior tinkering experience. …