Adam Davidson

5 smart security cameras that run without subscriptions or cloud storage

• Reolink Duo 3 WiFi
• Smart Home
• Technology
• TP-Link Tapo C120 Indoor/Outdoor Smart Camera

5 smart security cameras that run without subscriptions or cloud storage

Adam Davidson March 16, 2026

A local camera for local people.

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The dangerous “side hustle” trend that’s ruining the Home Assistant platform

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

The dangerous “side hustle” trend that’s ruining the Home Assistant platform

Adam Davidson March 16, 2026

Don't catch these vibes.

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I asked ChatGPT which AI was best and it recommended Claude

• OpenAI
• Technology

I asked ChatGPT which AI was best and it recommended Claude

Adam Davidson March 15, 2026

Sam won't be happy.

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7 reasons you need smart buttons in your smart home

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

7 reasons you need smart buttons in your smart home

Adam Davidson March 14, 2026

Sometimes a button is the best way to make stuff happen.

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It’s time to audit your smart home devices

• Home Assistant
• Home Security
• Smart Home
• Technology

It’s time to audit your smart home devices

Adam Davidson March 14, 2026

Spring clean your connected junk.

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The simplest Home Assistant automation I’ve built is still the best one

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

The simplest Home Assistant automation I’ve built is still the best one

Adam Davidson March 14, 2026

Bigger isn't always better.

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How I turned 7 obsolete gadgets into a free Intel mini PC

• iPad
• Kindle
• Technology

How I turned 7 obsolete gadgets into a free Intel mini PC

Adam Davidson March 13, 2026

Component harvesting and dead iPads—how to fund your next mini PC with old e-waste

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3 ESP32-based Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (March 13 – 15)

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

3 ESP32-based Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (March 13 – 15)

Adam Davidson March 13, 2026

ESPecially for you.

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Stop getting surprised by dead sensors—how I stay on top of Home Assistant batteries

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

Stop getting surprised by dead sensors—how I stay on top of Home Assistant batteries

Adam Davidson March 12, 2026

Assault by battery.

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I’ve been tweaking these 3 Home Assistant automations for years, and they’re still not perfect

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

I’ve been tweaking these 3 Home Assistant automations for years, and they’re still not perfect

Adam Davidson March 11, 2026

If it ain't broke, I'll still fix it.

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