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…A smart camera doesn't simply connect to "the cloud." It continuously looks up service endpoints, updates servers, notification platforms, authentication systems, and remote access gateways. Smart speakers, thermostats, lighting systems, and…
…Modifying the existing recipes and creating meal plans is also fairly easy on Mealie’s web UI, and you can use webhooks to integrate the app with notification and automation services. If…
…a snapshot, send a notification, or do whatever else you want it to do. Paired with a local LLM that has vision capabilities, you can have it automatically identify who or what…
…For me, a fresh Windows installation isn't complete until I’ve deployed a specific stack of self-hosted tools that prioritize data ownership and automation. These aren't just hobbyist projects…
…Home Assistant is widely considered the gold standard for local, platform-agnostic automation, but its greatest strength is also its greatest vulnerability. Because Home Assistant welcomes almost any device with an internet…
…I’ve also paired my Frigate setup with Home Assistant, so I can not only use it to trigger notifications when things go wrong with my dash cam, but also observe its…
…Like the pet-focused Search Party, this Ring feature is too invasive for some Ring owners, since it automatically sends notifications and will recruit your cameras to analyze nearby conditions if you…
…Centralization sounds great until the hub starts dropping sensors at the edge of the house or delaying automations that should feel instant. When lights, locks, and motion sensors depend on a single…
…Years later, I still feel like I’m stepping into a sci-fi movie set when my home automatically deploys my preferred settings when I enter a room. Compared to that automation…
…sending the user a notification. Temperature and humidity sensors can be used to measure the indoor environment, allowing those metrics to be used in smart home automations with HomeKit devices. The HomePod…