I automated my porch lights using real-time weather, and it solved all the problems timers couldn’t fix automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology I automated my porch lights using real-time weather, and it solved all the problems timers couldn’t fix Adam Davidson June 7, 2026 A bright idea. Read More Read more about I automated my porch lights using real-time weather, and it solved all the problems timers couldn’t fix
How I built a “Home Alone” automation that makes my smart home look lived in while I travel automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology How I built a “Home Alone” automation that makes my smart home look lived in while I travel Adam Davidson June 7, 2026 Kevin's not here. Read More Read more about How I built a “Home Alone” automation that makes my smart home look lived in while I travel
5 smart home devices I refuse to spend a lot of money on automation Home Assistant Ikea Smart Home Technology 5 smart home devices I refuse to spend a lot of money on Tim Brookes June 7, 2026 Save money in the right places. Read More Read more about 5 smart home devices I refuse to spend a lot of money on
Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 review: Matter and Zigbee can’t save this smart home accessory DIY Home Assistant Matter Smart Home Technology Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 review: Matter and Zigbee can’t save this smart home accessory Bertel King June 7, 2026 It works—just not in the ways that I'd hope Read More Read more about Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 review: Matter and Zigbee can’t save this smart home accessory
Letting Claude take control of Home Assistant sounded amazing—but it was far from perfect AI & Machine Learning Claude Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Letting Claude take control of Home Assistant sounded amazing—but it was far from perfect Adam Davidson June 6, 2026 AI can do a lot but it can also get a lot wrong. Read More Read more about Letting Claude take control of Home Assistant sounded amazing—but it was far from perfect
I fixed my family’s smart bulb complaints with a 20-cent NFC tag automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology I fixed my family’s smart bulb complaints with a 20-cent NFC tag Adam Davidson June 6, 2026 Sometimes a simple hack is enough. Read More Read more about I fixed my family’s smart bulb complaints with a 20-cent NFC tag
Unused smart home gadgets are slowing down your network (and costing you money) automation Cloud & Internet Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Wi-Fi Routers Unused smart home gadgets are slowing down your network (and costing you money) Ismar Hrnjicevic June 6, 2026 It's time to trim some fat. Read More Read more about Unused smart home gadgets are slowing down your network (and costing you money)
I put an NFC tag under my nightstand to kill late-night smart home frustrations automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology I put an NFC tag under my nightstand to kill late-night smart home frustrations Adam Davidson June 5, 2026 Tapped out and ready to sleep. Read More Read more about I put an NFC tag under my nightstand to kill late-night smart home frustrations
Time-saving Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (Jun 5 – 7) automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Time-saving Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (Jun 5 – 7) Adam Davidson June 5, 2026 No need to reinvent the wheel. Read More Read more about Time-saving Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (Jun 5 – 7)
5 smart home devices I’d never cheap out on automation Home Assistant Home Security Security Camera Smart Home Technology 5 smart home devices I’d never cheap out on Tim Brookes June 5, 2026 Sometimes you really do get what you pay for. Read More Read more about 5 smart home devices I’d never cheap out on