A modern NAS replaced my smart home hub, backup solution, and media server
… It takes care of port mappings, file system concerns, and other default settings, and is regularly updated with bug fixes and security updates. …
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I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant wall panel, and it beats every dedicated controller I've tried
… It controls everything from switches and smart plugs to heating and lighting. …
Home Assistant can now see when you use the physical remote, and it changes everything
… For instance, switching inputs could adjust lighting to reflect gaming using a console and using the TV for streaming and media. …
I replaced five smart home hubs with a $30 Zigbee dongle and never looked back
…one for your lights, one for your sensors, one for your locks, and one for your blinds. It feels never-ending and frustrating. Each hub costs $50 to $100, requires a power…
I stopped using motion sensors after my smart home learned to read my PC's state
… This means they ping your local MQTT broker like Mosquitto running inside Home Assistant with state updates every few seconds. …
ESPHome turned my junk drawer into a smart home
… The 2026.4 performance boost has improved it tenfold: ESPHome now uses zero-copy APO scores, making sensor updates up to 46 times faster. …
Retrofitting old appliances is the smart home upgrade that actually makes sense
… Retrofitting isn't a new development in the smart home space, but it's gaining some serious popularity thanks to the insistence of companies putting a Wi-Fi connection and mandatory updates on everything. …
I built a Home Assistant automation that saves power daily, and nobody in my family even knows it exists
… It runs a full operating system optimized for Home Assistant and includes the Supervisor, which makes managing add-ons and updates straightforward. …