Smart Home

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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Home Assistant isn’t just for privacy: 4 practical reasons to build a fully local smart home

• Home Assistant
• Matter
• Smart Home
• Technology

Home Assistant isn’t just for privacy: 4 practical reasons to build a fully local smart home

Bertel King March 15, 2026

You don't need to care about tracking to reap benefits of having a hub in your home

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Smart home lag isn’t normal—here’s how to fix it

• Matter
• Smart Home
• Technology

Smart home lag isn’t normal—here’s how to fix it

Jorge A. Aguilar March 15, 2026

Don't put up with a smart home takes too long to perform simple tasks.

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You can’t trust your smart home humidity sensors until you test them (here’s how)

• Home Assistant
• Smart Home
• Technology

You can’t trust your smart home humidity sensors until you test them (here’s how)

Tim Brookes March 15, 2026

It’s getting hot in here.

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Stop treating your UPS like a dumb battery: 4 UPS settings I use to keep my home server alive

• Homelab
• Peripherals
• Smart Home
• Technology

Stop treating your UPS like a dumb battery: 4 UPS settings I use to keep my home server alive

Rich Hein March 14, 2026

A UPS isn't just for blackouts. It can stabilize messy power, protect hardware, shut down your PC...

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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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Your smart home needs a mesh network, here’s what that means

• Home Assistant
• Ikea
• Smart Home
• Technology
• Wi-Fi Routers

Your smart home needs a mesh network, here’s what that means

Tim Brookes March 13, 2026

What a mesh.

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