…But an MCP server has its own utility in my Home Assistant hub, as it bridges my smart home setup with practically any client app that can use LLM-based prompts – including…
…Be it running local apps and building your own alternate ecosystem around them, or using it as a low-power server that powers your smart home. Add to that the perennials like…
…His expertise broadly covers computers, smartphones, game consoles, headphones, smart home products, browsers, and apps. Sign in to your XDA account The weekend when I made a segmented home network live using…
…But as a proud member of this community, let me assure you that building a completely local smart home setup has become more beginner-friendly than ever. Deploying Home Assistant, either as…
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…
18 months ago I had an ISP router, a smart thermostat and a Pihole on a Pi Zero… moved to a new house and thought it was about time to build a proper lab. Built it in a TecMojo 12U 450mm rack as wife wanted white, really…
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…
Hey Everyone - 32M, ~10 years in IT (5–6 in networking/network engineering specifically). Recently started a network deployment contract through TEKsystems and honestly realizing this type of work fits me WAY better than…
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 …
…HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. What is Apple’s Adaptive Temperature feature? Apple…
…Cons Battery power doesn't work for some purposes depending on building codes Detection speed slightly worse than some brands like Kidde No smart features Best DIY home security smoke detector Arlo…
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…Smart home hubs Home automation Automation software Smart devices Building automation Alarms Security Digital video recorders Video surveillance 2013 software IOS software Free and open-source Android software Embedded Linux Embedded operating…
…The smart lock is available in a variety of finishes at The Home Depot, Lowe's, and Build.com for $300 in the United States. Apple's home keys feature lets you…
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