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. …
You Can Just Print An Air Purifier
… CR boxes also have become fantastically useful in areas experiencing or downwind of the effects of fires, as the materials required to make them are far less demanding. …
HomePod: Should You Buy? Features, Reviews and More
… Software Apple provides regular updates for the HomePod, much like it does for iOS devices, Macs, the Apple TV, and the Apple Watch. Software updates are released alongside iOS software updates and can be installed using the Home app on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. …
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. …