My 9 Favorite Home Assistant Automations
I’ve been using Home Assistant for 2 years now. After my first 2 hours playing with it, I knew it was something special, and it has become the perfect smarthome hub for …
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Planning Your pfSense Router Install and Configuration
You’ve decided that using a pfSense router is the best choice for you (there are many reasons it could be). Now you want to make sure you set it up correctly and …
6 Pros and Cons of Security Camera Systems
With the rise in crime rates all over the world, one might think of different ways to keep themselves and their families safe. Security camera systems (sometimes referred to as CCTV cameras) …
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 …
5 Great Choices for pfSense Hardware
Editor’s note: This article was updated 5/18/2021. I also wrote a new and updated article with more pfSense choices that you should check out. Have you decided that building a pfSense router …
5 Good Reasons To Build A Smarthome
Are you considering turning your home into a smarthome but aren’t sure if it’s a good idea? It can take a lot of time to build a smarthome. You should have some …
2019 Home Technology Predictions
2018 is in the books and its time to look forward. Here are my 2019 home technology predictions for trends and changes in the smarthome market. 2019 Home Technology Prediction #1: Cordcutting The …