How to Make a Smart Home Test Bench
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 …
Internet of Things
MQTT With Home Assistant Using Docker & Mosquitto
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 …
Shelly Vintage and Duo Smart Bulb Review
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, …
Quick Review Of Organizr Home Lab Services Manager
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, …
Make Your Own Smart Garage Door Opener for $15
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 …
The Shelly 1 Relay Can Make Any Light Switch Smart
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 …
Shelly 1 Review: Small, Inexpensive, and Versatile
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 …