…The mini PC ran the software well, allowed automation to run, and integrated into the wider smart home ecosystem I had installed. Why use anything else? Bare metal sounds like the best…
…Related My old phones replaced three smart devices in my Home Assistant setup And it's all thanks to the cool sensors included in modern smartphones MCP servers add more nuanced controls…
…Aqara's G410 Doorbell Camera Brings HomeKit Support and Hub Features for $130 Smart home accessory maker Aqara today launched the Doorbell Camera Hub G410, which integrates with HomeKit and offers HomeKit…
…Plus, it integrates smoothly with popular smart home systems like Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Google Home. The cameras come bundled with six months of the Arlo Secure Plus Plan, giving you premium…
Had this working in the house pretty much since it came out. Front Door Face Unlock — Self-Hosted Guide Automatically unlock your front door using face recognition, NFC, or PIN via UniFi Access + Home Assistant + Matter …
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…
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…
Hi HN,My name is Matt and I've been working on a project called Manger, a mobile app used for livestock management. As a child, I grew up in a rural area with chickens, cows and other livestock around me. At the same tim…
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 …
Google Home & Nest Community forum gets ‘snip snap’ as Home app integration teased Abner Li | May 12 2026 - 2:41 pm PT | May 12 2026 - 2:41 pm PT Last month , Google…
…a Home Assistant tinkerer with a couple of years under my belt, I’ve already set up my own assistants inside the smart home platform. I’ve used the Ollama integration on…
…The new smart home product is said to provide fresh air to your home, with “comfortable” cooling for warmer months. The company also claims that it can generate as little as 18…
…First on the list was a smart lock. I knew I wanted something with the best possible HomeKit integration, and the Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 seemed to fit that bill on…
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about security systems, and how they can integrate with other devices to protect your home and family. Smart…
…like the Home Assistant Companion, especially if the underlying server handles the heavy lifting. Alternatively, apps and integrations like Fully Kiosk Browser can help turn the tablet into a smart display kiosk…
