A smart home can be an exciting project, but it can also feel overwhelming when you are just getting started. Newcomers often assume they need a small but powerful PC to get everything running ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

Have you ever wondered if your home network could do more—without guzzling electricity or breaking the bank? Imagine a setup where your devices hum along efficiently, your network is secure and ...

What if you could build a fully functional, energy-efficient server that fits in the palm of your hand? With the release of the Raspberry Pi 5, this is no longer a dream but an exciting reality for ...

Dutch smart home specialist Athom has unveiled the Homey Self-Hosted Server, a software-only version of the Homey Pro operating system that runs on your own hardware. You can run the Homey Self-Hosted ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to DIY tech, the Raspberry Pi is one of the most recognizable products out there. It's been around for more than a decade now, ...

Affordable smart home devices seamlessly connected to create a budget-friendly, automated living space that enhances convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Pixabay, cloudlynx In 2025, the smart ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...