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Smart Home Test Bench

How to Make a Smart Home Test Bench

December 7, 2021July 15, 2021 by HomeTechHacker

Sometimes we DIY smart home people install smart devices and they don’t work. At first, we scratch our heads wondering what went wrong. Did I install it wrong? Is there a loose …

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MQTT Home Assistant Docker

MQTT With Home Assistant Using Docker & Mosquitto

January 27, 2022June 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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Shelly Vintage and Duo Bulbs

Shelly Vintage and Duo Smart Bulb Review

February 25, 2021January 28, 2021 by HomeTechHacker

If you’ve been following this blog you know I’m a big fan of Shelly products. I have many Shelly 1 relays, which I use to make my fireplace, garage doors, light switches, …

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Quick Review Of Organizr Home Lab Services Manager

September 26, 2019 by HomeTechHacker

If you read this site then there is a higher than normal chance that you’ve got a lot of services (Plex, Emby, Web servers for IOT devices, Home Assistant, Graylog, pfSense, Portainer, …

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The Shelly 1 installed as a garage door control

Make Your Own Smart Garage Door Opener for $15

May 18, 2022June 20, 2019 by HomeTechHacker

You can buy a smart garage door opener for your home, but it will cost you more than making one. With just a little bit of effort and a few bucks, you …

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The Shelly 1 Relay

The Shelly 1 Relay Can Make Any Light Switch Smart

January 27, 2022June 13, 2019 by HomeTechHacker

Looking to add smarts to your lights, but don’t want to replace the lights or the light switch? Are you looking for an inexpensive solution? The Wifi connected Shelly 1 relay can …

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Shelly1

Shelly 1 Review: Small, Inexpensive, and Versatile

May 18, 2022June 6, 2019 by HomeTechHacker

Are you looking for a small, inexpensive device to help you turn a light switch or a garage door opener smart? Then the Shelly 1 is what you want. What is the …

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