4 Important DIY Smarthome Truths
There is a ton of information on the Internet about smarthomes. If you google smarthomes you’ll get lots of advice, definitions, and tutorials about building a smarthome. Here at HomeTechHacker we also …
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How Home Assistant Runs My Irrigation Controller
Long before I got into Home Assistant, or even my journey with the Vera controller before it, I had a “smart” irrigation controller. My house came with some Rain Bird controller that …
2019 HomeTechHacker Year In Review
A lot has happened at HomeTechHacker in 2019. My smarthome has evolved quite a bit over this year. I’ve written about lots of different topics that have hopefully helped you. In this …
My Smarthome Evolution: Part 3 – Current State
Welcome to part 3 of my 4 part series about my smarthome evolution. In Part 1, I discussed my start in developing my smarthome. My smarthome evolution to actually having smart gadgets …
Creating a Smart Fireplace Switch With A Shelly Relay
“Ok Google, turn on my fireplace” sounds both exciting and scary. Creating a smart fireplace switch is something I have been interested in for a long time. I hesitated due to perceived …
My Smarthome Evolution: Part 1 – The Beginning
Most of what I write on this site is related to where my smart home is now. However, I started making my home smart over a decade ago. Everyone has to start …
Brilliant Home Control: Light Switch of the Future
When it comes to smart homes, the only thing more difficult than building one is making them easy to control. Many DIY smarthomes are littered with features that only the person who …