…no smartphone is needed to control devices on site. In addition, the Wall Displays feature integrated switch actuators that allow for the direct integration of additional consumers into the smart home. In…
…Related 4 reasons you should build your own Home Assistant smart display The smart plug isn't smart enough alone Pair it with some open-source software You can easily transform power…
…These bulbs integrate fully with various smart home platforms, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Use your favorite voice assistant to swap colors or turn them on and off—even when you…
…ESPHome ESPHome is an open-source firmware framework that enables the easy creation of custom smart home devices using WiFi-enabled microcontrollers. It utilizes simple YAML configuration files, integrates seamlessly with Home…
Had this working in the house pretty much since it came out. Front Door Face Unlock — Self-Hosted Guide Automatically unlock your front door using face recognition, NFC, or PIN via UniFi Access + Home Assistant + Matter …
Hey r/homelab, A while ago I posted about OpenNMC, my open-source replacement for APC SmartSlot network management cards. The short version: I got tired of APC network cards being closed and expensive, so I started build…
I'm pretty new to homelabbing and this is my first mini rack! Started with the Beelink ME Mini and then just kinda grew from there (it's always the way hey haha). It idles at 70 watts (not too shabby for how much is goin…
Hi HN,My name is Matt and I've been working on a project called Manger, a mobile app used for livestock management. As a child, I grew up in a rural area with chickens, cows and other livestock around me. At the same tim…
I decided to straighten things up a little and put my stack in a cabinet, plus implement a few upgrades like switching the original router (TP-Link Archer BE800) for a Firewalla Gold Pro and a TP-Link Omada EAP783 AP. I …
…Aqara Unveils New HomeKit-Compatible Panels, Sensors, and More Aqara has announced a new lineup of smart home devices at CES 2025, emphasizing tighter integration with Apple HomeKit and the Matter protocol…
…Apple Home and Google Home integration arrived in the Matic version 1.44 update in March. After updating the Matic app, a new “Connect to Smart Home App” option appears in the…
…The report said that Samsung will link the glasses with its other AI-enabled devices -- smartphones and SmartThings home appliances. With those devices integrated, you could use the glasses to turn on…
This new device is based on an e-ink display, supports wireless network connectivity and could be suitable for building a custom smart home display, among other things. The M5 Paper Color…
…Whether any smart home tutorial told you to segment or network, take XDA's default advice and set it right away. Making your automations, integrations, and dashboards function independently sounds great. However…
…It's important to note that older Google smart speakers, dating back to the 2016 Google Home, also support Gemini integration. XDA will have more on Google's new Home Speaker in…
