…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…
…to prevent the network from being bogged down, as the internal LAN has 2.5Gbps connections at its slowest point between the Sunshine server and the devices. Wi-Fi will depend on…
…Use it as a dedicated VPN gateway, as its hardware encryption handles Wi-Fi tunnels far more efficiently than a cheap router or Raspberry Pi 3 or 4. You can also set…
…There's also a major latency issue, as battery-powered Wi-Fi buttons have to wake up and connect to the AP, and then send a command. That one- to two-second…
…This alone effectively transforms compatible IR transmitters into smart home controllers, utilizing another protocol to control various devices without clogging up the Wi-Fi network. Think those cool universal remotes that claim…
…most popular for streaming your games over a local network, and that's what I dived into. Of course, my regular Wi-Fi connection wouldn't cut it for s treaming 4K…
…While I noticed there were Wi-Fi OBD-II scanners on the market, older Android phones generally handle Bluetooth pairing much better, so I went with the Bluetooth option. As for the…
…Everything else is there, too, like the Wi-Fi adapter and other hardware Ubuntu detects. What sets this experience apart is that I don't need to go hunting for anything. Just…
…The Network page covers DNS health, the active adapters, the Wi-Fi profile, the listening ports on the machine, and a DNS profile switcher that flips between Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, AdGuard, and…
…I can look for a reliable Zigbee sensor, a decent Wi-Fi switch, a Matter-compatible bulb, or whatever else fits the room, without worrying as much about whether the manufacturer’s…