Shelly Plus 1 Review: Better Than the Original?
I’ve been using the extremely versatile original Shelly 1 for years. It is by far my favorite smart home device. I use it to automate my light switches, my garage doors, and …
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5 Great Proxmox Small Form Factor Hardware Options
Looking for small form factor hardware options for your latest Proxmox build? So am I! I’m going to share the options I’m considering that might just be what you are looking for …
Alexa Guard Overview & Integration w/Home Assistant
Alexa Guard is a feature of Amazon Echo devices that protects your home while you’re away. It can listen for sounds that indicate danger, either from an intruder or something else going …
Top 7 Ways To Get Money for Your Old Tech
Because I love all things home technology, I’ve accumulated a lot of tech over the years. Over time, some of that tech becomes obsolete or replaced and the old tech just sits …
TP-Link EAP 610 Review: Adding Wi-Fi 6 to My Home
I have been using TP-Link EAP 225 and 245 Wi-Fi access points to provide coverage throughout my home for years. They have worked well for me. They are packed with business-class features …
pfSense CE vs. pfSense Plus: Which Is Right for You?
Last year, the maintainers of pfSense (Netgate) announced pfSense Plus. pfSense Plus is the productized version of pfSense that replaces pfSense Factory Edition (FE). Over time, it will diverge from pfSense Community …
Kaiweets KM601 Digital Smart Multimeter Review
Multimeters are an important part of a DIY smart home toolkit. I have one that has come in handy testing and troubleshooting LED lights, my car battery, regular batteries around the house, …