Smart Home

How I automatically back up my Home Assistant setup to the cloud without paying a dime

• automation
• Dropbox
• Google Drive
• Home Assistant
• OneDrive
• Smart Home
• Technology

How I automatically back up my Home Assistant setup to the cloud without paying a dime

Adam Davidson March 31, 2026

Regret is a terrible backup plan.

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These are the 5 coolest things I’ve automated with Home Assistant

• automation
• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

These are the 5 coolest things I’ve automated with Home Assistant

Adam Davidson March 31, 2026

I regret nothing.

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6 things your ESP32 can do that a Raspberry Pi can’t (and shouldn’t)

• Home Assistant
• Raspberry Pi
• Single-Board Computers
• Smart Home
• Technology

6 things your ESP32 can do that a Raspberry Pi can’t (and shouldn’t)

Adam Davidson March 30, 2026

Tiny boards, big wins.

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This $10 desk gadget solved my humidity problem better than any smart home device I own

• automation
• Desk
• Desktop
• Health
• Smart Home
• Technology

This $10 desk gadget solved my humidity problem better than any smart home device I own

Ismar Hrnjicevic March 30, 2026

One of the cheapest smart home gadgets is the only one I can't live without.

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7 Home Assistant automations that work better with NFC tags

• automation
• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

7 Home Assistant automations that work better with NFC tags

Adam Davidson March 30, 2026

Join the tag team.

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4 outdoor smart accessories I’m adding to my backyard this spring

• Alexa
• Apple HomeKit & Apple HomePod
• Google Home
• Smart Home
• Technology

4 outdoor smart accessories I’m adding to my backyard this spring

Nate Pangaro March 30, 2026

Upgrade your backyard to enjoy the warmer weather.

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Some people are linking smart homes with “digital dementia,” but I have a trick up my sleeve

• automation
• Health
• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

Some people are linking smart homes with “digital dementia,” but I have a trick up my sleeve

Tim Brookes March 30, 2026

Me, dumb? That’s unpossible.

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Eufy Omni C28 review: A mid-range robot vacuum that performs better than expected

• Eufy
• Eufy Omni C28
• robot vacuum
• Smart Home
• Technology

Eufy Omni C28 review: A mid-range robot vacuum that performs better than expected

Tyler Hayes March 30, 2026

For a mid-range price, this cleaning assistant will do a lot of the dirty work.

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The weirdest smart lighting gadget I never knew I needed

• automation
• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

The weirdest smart lighting gadget I never knew I needed

Adam Davidson March 29, 2026

My smart home is going down the toilet.

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I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Smart Speaker
• Technology
• Voice Assistants

I use this trick to control Home Assistant without a smart speaker, and it’s better than an Amazon Echo

Tim Brookes March 29, 2026

Better for your privacy, anyway.

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