The tiny smart home sensor that everyone should have (even if you don’t have a smart home) Apple HomeKit & Apple HomePod Home Assistant Ikea IKEA BADRING Smart Home Technology The tiny smart home sensor that everyone should have (even if you don’t have a smart home) Tim Brookes July 20, 2026 Prevent thousands of dollars worth of damage? Yes please. Read More Read more about The tiny smart home sensor that everyone should have (even if you don’t have a smart home)
This Home Assistant tool lets you control smart lights by snapping your fingers Apple Watch Home Assistant Smart Home Technology This Home Assistant tool lets you control smart lights by snapping your fingers Jon Fingas July 20, 2026 Thanos would have a field day. Read More Read more about This Home Assistant tool lets you control smart lights by snapping your fingers
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4 smart home sensors you should put in your basement, crawl space, and attic automation Home Assistant Ikea Smart Home Technology 4 smart home sensors you should put in your basement, crawl space, and attic Tim Brookes July 19, 2026 Keep an eye on the places you rarely go. Read More Read more about 4 smart home sensors you should put in your basement, crawl space, and attic
Ditch the Ring subscription—open-source Frigate keeps your security cameras smart, free, and local automation Home Assistant Smart Home Technology Ditch the Ring subscription—open-source Frigate keeps your security cameras smart, free, and local Adam Davidson July 18, 2026 AI detection in your home not in the cloud. Read More Read more about Ditch the Ring subscription—open-source Frigate keeps your security cameras smart, free, and local
5 genuinely useful ways to use the serial port on the back of your TV Audio/Video ESP32 Home Assistant Smart Home Technology TVs 5 genuinely useful ways to use the serial port on the back of your TV Adam Davidson July 18, 2026 It's an older port, sir, but it checks out. Read More Read more about 5 genuinely useful ways to use the serial port on the back of your TV
A water leak sensor isn’t enough, protect your home properly with this upgrade automation Home Assistant Home Security Smart Home Technology A water leak sensor isn’t enough, protect your home properly with this upgrade Tim Brookes July 18, 2026 Sensors are only half of the solution. Read More Read more about A water leak sensor isn’t enough, protect your home properly with this upgrade
4 uncomfortable truths about Home Assistant DIY Home Assistant Open Source Smart Home Technology 4 uncomfortable truths about Home Assistant Adam Davidson July 17, 2026 It's all fun and games until the lights won't turn on. Read More Read more about 4 uncomfortable truths about Home Assistant
3 handy ESP32 network tools to build this weekend—no soldering required (Jul 17-19) ESP32 Home Assistant Single-Board Computers Technology VPN Weekend 3 handy ESP32 network tools to build this weekend—no soldering required (Jul 17-19) Tim Brookes July 17, 2026 Software projects that improve your network. Read More Read more about 3 handy ESP32 network tools to build this weekend—no soldering required (Jul 17-19)
3 handy ESP32 network tools to build this weekend—no soldering required (Jul 17-19) ESP32 Home Assistant Single-Board Computers Technology VPN Weekend 3 handy ESP32 network tools to build this weekend—no soldering required (Jul 17-19) Tim Brookes July 17, 2026 Software projects that improve your network. Read More Read more about 3 handy ESP32 network tools to build this weekend—no soldering required (Jul 17-19)