I thought I needed a NAS, then I used this device for Plex instead
…few other high-end streaming devices, like the Nvidia Shield TV Pro and Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max . This means that file-type compatibility issues are rarely a problem for…
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Home Assistant's best upgrade costs nothing, but it changes everything
…Considering the sheer number of devices natively compatible with Home Assistant, it didn’t take too long for me to build an army of cool gizmos. Since Home Assistant includes a bunch…
Tailscale replaced my dynamic DNS setup, and I stopped worrying about IP addresses entirely
…These devices cycle through the DHCP addresses on the local network. I ended up configuring DHCP reservations for most of the compatible devices since Tailscale doesn’t touch them. Related Tailscale Funnel…
I ditched my dedicated GPU for integrated graphics and cut my power bill in half
…Jellyfin iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Desktop compatible Yes Jellyfin is one of the best Plex alternatives you can get, and that's thanks to its open-source nature and powerful…
I used an old router as a dedicated smart home network, and it solved two problems at once
…I never bothered checking the network chaos and chatter caused by the constant plugging in of ESP32-based devices and sensor nodes. However, the security implications of cheap smart devices sharing the…
You need these 6 self-hosted tools if you value your privacy
…This way, you don’t have to cycle between different apps if you’re using devices from different manufacturers. Home Assistant also has killer automation provisions that, when combined with its compatibility…
You're wrecking your Wi-Fi speeds by ignoring the one setting nobody talks about
…Besides, not all of your devices might be compatible with wider channels, making the jump practically useless. The specific environment, router location, and device compatibility determine whether you should continue using a…
The new Maintenance dashboard is the Home Assistant feature I did not know I needed
…Related Local LLMs changed how I use Home Assistant, and now my smart devices actually listen Local LLMs made my Home Assistant setup far more responsive than any app or integration Devices…
HDMI is just as confusing as USB-C — and that's a problem
…We didn't have to worry about compatibility, bandwidth limits, or feature checklists. As long as your device had an HDMI port, almost any cable would've done the job — but that…
I turned my old phone into a Bluetooth proxy for Home Assistant with this free app
…As for the other devices that appeared as ‘Unknown Device’ on the list, I had to refer to the relevant device’s Bluetooth MAC address. The Bluetooth devices I added to the…