…His expertise broadly covers computers, smartphones, game consoles, headphones, smart home products, browsers, and apps. Sign in to your XDA account I regularly build ESP32 projects for my smart home. Yet most…
Designed by SmartHomeGuys in the UK, the DeskUp Pro is an ESP32-based standing desk controller compatible with Home Assistant, Homey Pro, and other Smart Home hubs, using the desk’s standard…
…XDA account Smart home gear used to feel less like buying useful devices and more like choosing sides. Every brand wanted me inside its own app, account system, automation builder, and ecosystem…
…You have gone out of your way to build a local smart home setup , and that’s the right call — no cloud dependency and your data stays at home. But nobody mentioned…
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 …
…It had quietly become the backbone of my entire smart home. Related 7 sensors under $10 that completely changed my smart home You don't need to splurge to build a smart…
…The retailer also released a $9.99 Bluetooth speaker that you can easily network throughout your home. IKEA has been steadily building out its smart home lineup as a no-frills alternative…
…New for 2026 – smart speakers: Our Speaker Reference Design allows you to build high-fidelity speakers that support the full Gemini voice experience, acting as the command center for the home. With…
…Sign in to your XDA account Google Home, Alexa, and HomeKit are the most common options when building smart home setups, and for good reason. Their plug-and-play nature, low reliance…
…HAPass lets me curate a smart experience, giving my guests a playground that is safe for them and secure for me. A large part of building a smart home is convenience, but…
…Related 4 reasons you should build your own Home Assistant smart display Your legacy tech just became smart Throw out your plastic remotes A truly great smart home is instantaneous and bulletproof…
