Here’s why I’ve installed a Dead Man's Switch on my home server
…The fact of the matter is that if you cannot explain your server setup in a single, admittedly long, email, the setup is probably too complicated already. As an added benefit, the…
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…The fact of the matter is that if you cannot explain your server setup in a single, admittedly long, email, the setup is probably too complicated already. As an added benefit, the…
…Point one at your TV or AC and control it like a remote would, except that it’s now part of your automation, scripts, and dashboard. So your morning routines can turn…
…It will automate the high-friction stuff that you've been doing manually so far. I've been living with this setup for a few months now, and I absolutely cannot imagine…
…With a NAS server, I can ditch the flash drives and have an automated local backup running in various locations. It’s not a good idea to only have one backup or…
…Useful Automations, but Also Limitations By connecting X-Sense smoke detectors and other devices, you can set up useful automations in your smart home that can provide even greater safety in addition…
…Paired with a local LLM that has vision capabilities, you can have it automatically identify who or what is in the camera frame at a given moment. It isn't as polished…
…They can stay reachable indefinitely and still post battery life numbers that make the ESP32 setups look ridiculously power hungry. To give you an idea of what's possible with power consumption…
…Be warned that this might require a fair amount of setup, maintenance, and work, but it is worth it tenfold in the long run, as it allows you to truly own your…
…I started with basic controls for my smart lights, advancing further and further until I had a full-fledged setup capable of replacing all that I could. I'm practically there now…
…Got an old microphone? Pair it with some add-ons, and you’ve got a voice-controlled setup for managing your smart home. Me? My biggest addition to Home Assistant wasn’t…