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The Best Smart Home Hub For You (2023)

April 24, 2023September 1, 2022 by HomeTechHacker

A smart home hub integrates the various smart home devices in your home. Many homes have a variety of smarthome devices that aren’t aware of each other. For example, it’s common for …

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Shelly Plus 1 and Shelly 1

Shelly Plus 1 Review: Better Than the Original?

January 29, 2023May 5, 2022 by HomeTechHacker

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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Alexa Guard w/Echo Dot

Alexa Guard Overview & Integration w/Home Assistant

August 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by HomeTechHacker

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 …

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The Current State of My Smart Home (2022)

May 9, 2023February 3, 2022 by HomeTechHacker

Technology is always moving. As new smart home and home network devices come to market I re-evaluate the technology in my home. Knowing when it is time to retire and upgrade technologies …

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The Best Choices For Home Assistant Hardware

April 8, 2023August 26, 2021 by HomeTechHacker

I’m a big fan of Home Assistant. There are many reasons it is the perfect smart home hub for me, among many smart home hub choices. If you are reading this article, …

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MQTT Home Assistant Docker

MQTT With Home Assistant Using Docker & Mosquitto

January 29, 2023June 24, 2021 by HomeTechHacker

MQTT is a great protocol to have in your automation arsenal. I previously wrote a similar article about using the Toke Mosquitto container with Home Assistant and Docker. I have since switched …

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Home Assistant 3 Years Later

My Smart Home by Home Assistant: 3 Years Later

December 9, 2021June 17, 2021 by HomeTechHacker

Three years ago I was frustrated with my home automation controller, the veralite. In search of a replacement, I stumbled upon Home Assistant. Two hours into trying Home Assistant I was sold. …

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