Stop sending your private data to the cloud. This guide shows you how to leverage on-device AI for a fully private voice assistant, smarter security cameras, and dynamic notifications, all within your own home.
Many Wi-Fi smart devices are shackled to a manufacturer’s cloud, posing privacy and reliability risks. This guide shows you how to liberate them with open-source firmware like Tasmota and ESPHome for true local control.
With unmatched flexibility, hardware independence, and community-driven innovation, Home Assistant is the ultimate powerhouse for your smart home. Learn why it’s the definitive choice for a private, reliable, and endlessly customizable system.
This is the roadmap I wish I had when I started my smart home journey. Learn from my failures and successes to build your own “Thinking Home” on a foundation of local control and intentional planning.
Home Assistant vs. Hubitat vs. Homey Pro: Which local-control hub is right for you? We break down the strengths, weaknesses, and core philosophies of these three powerful smart home platforms.