Seeking local control without a full DIY project? This guide explores the middle ground between Home Assistant and Big Tech, comparing commercially supported hubs like Hubitat Elevation and Homey Pro.
From dimmers and fan controllers to reliability and multi-way control, choosing the right smart switch can be complex. This guide breaks down the essentials to help you build a robust and intuitive smart home.
Don’t let a hardware failure turn your smart home into a lifeless shell. This guide teaches you how to create a robust recovery plan, transforming a potential catastrophe into a manageable inconvenience.
The best way to deal with smart home problems is to prevent them. Learn the essentials of proactive maintenance, from regular updates to a methodical approach for troubleshooting issues when they inevitably arise.
“The Thinking Home” is the definitive roadmap for a better smart home. Learn its core principles of Local Control and Intentional Planning to build a private, reliable, and truly sovereign intelligent environment.
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.
A smart home fails if it isn’t intuitive for your family. Learn the secrets to achieving a high Spousal Approval Factor, from prioritizing physical switches to solving your partner’s actual daily frustrations.
From automated door locking and fire safety responses to vacation mode presence simulation, a Thinking Home works to protect you. This guide covers the essential security automations for true peace of mind.