My old phones replaced three smart devices in my Home Assistant setup
… Since IP Webcam updates the IPv4 address of my smartphone when I connect it to my tailnet, I’ve had zero issues with this setup so far. …
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Local LLMs changed how I use Home Assistant, and now my smart devices actually listen
… Without anything else, this setup is great for querying LLMs about my HASS devices via the Assist section. …
A modern NAS replaced my smart home hub, backup solution, and media server
… Docker Desktop reduces the time spent on complex setups so you can focus on writing code. It takes care of port mappings, file system concerns, and other default settings, and is regularly updated with bug fixes and security updates. …
I almost threw away my old laptop and now It’s my most reliable Home Assistant server
… Related My old phones replaced three smart devices in my Home Assistant setup And it's all thanks to the cool sensors included in modern smartphones The idea that changed everything From a "useless laptop" to “what if it ran something useful?” I had been frustrated for a long time trying to stabili… …
Remote 3D printing stopped feeling reckless when I added Home Assistant to the mix
… Now it means checking a dashboard that accurately reflects the setup’s state. …
Tailscale replaced my dynamic DNS setup, and I stopped worrying about IP addresses entirely
… Note that Tailscale’s free tier covers everything for a typical home setup. …
Home Assistant freed me from the smart home brand wars, and now I buy whatever works
… A smart plug is no longer a declaration that I’m building my whole setup around one company. …
5 self-hosted tools I prefer to install on every new PC
… PC monitoring is also one part of that setup. …
Home Assistant's local LLM support outperforms Gemini for Home, and Google knows it
… The setup friction is real. But once it is running, there’s no phoning home, no rate limits, and no subscriptions. Google deserves credit for making setup easy and for it just working out of the box. …
Home Assistant's new dashboard editor cuts setup time from 20 minutes to seconds
…Sign in to your XDA account Home Assistant has been nailing each release, and the team doesn't look as though it plans to slow down with the June update taking shape…