Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers for 2022
Wi-Fi 6 is here and more and more devices are starting to support it. Maybe you are in the market for a new Wi-Fi router. Or, maybe you just want to take …
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 …
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 …
Home Assistant: Migrating to Z-Wave JS
Home Assistant has announced that the Z-Wave and OpenZWave integrations are going away in release 2022.4. The only supported Z-Wave integration will be Z-Wave JS. I migrated my Z-Wave network to Home …
9-Step Tech Checklist for Moving Into a New Home
Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting events in life. It can also be one of the most stressful. Planning a move, including getting the house ready for …
7-Step Tech Checklist for Moving Out of a Smart Home
Moving out of any home is often a stressful and laborious task. Moving out of a smart home complicates matters even further. You’ve spent all that time customizing the home to your …