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Home Assistant's ePaper ecosystem finally has an open standard worth building around
OpenDisplay looks like it could unify a display standard for all kinds of devices.
Curtain automation is fun, but the weird smart home projects are where things get really useful
Make your smart home work for you.
Budget security doesn't mean compromise, but this bundle proves most paid options are overpriced
The 69% discount is jaw-dropping
I finally audited my smart home after 3 years and found 4 security problems hiding in plain sight
Don't risk missing these.
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
Arzopa’s D14 digital photo frame turns Mother’s Day into a gallery of memories
This article is sponsored by Arzopa.
Home Assistant's intimidating reputation is completely undeserved once you survive the first week
This smart home platform is a lot easier once you get accustomed to its quirks
Cloud-connected smart home gear isn't smarter, it's just slower and riskier
Local only is the best way forward for so many reasons
Gemini for Home sounds impressive until you realize Home Assistant already does it better
Google is too late to the party
Smart home guides keep pushing the wrong starter setup – here are some tips that actually work
The wrong smart home setup can cost you a lot of time and money
I turned my dusty Chromecast into a $250 smart home hub replacement
Don't let your old devices become e-waste.
I replaced my Echo with a $4 ESP32-powered speaker that runs entirely on my local network
You don't have to worry about your voice travelling to servers you don't control.
I connected my local LLM to Home Assistant through MCP, and now my smart home manages itself
Yet another fun way to control my smart home hub
Stop automating your smart home, it's making things worse
Now my smart home demands less attention and generates less confusion, all while still handling the tasks I actually care about.
Most DIY smart home buttons are terrible, so I built one that actually feels good
Keyboard switches for the win.