M y adventures of building a smart home on a shoestring budget are taking an interesting turn. It turns out that I don’t need ...

The lights are 3 downlights, and the switch is a PDL solid state dimmer. The verandah faces to road however I don't want the light to come on everytime someone walks past, ideally limit this to a ...

The annoying thing about commercial smart home gear is its lack of interoperability. HomeAssistant is very flexible though, and it’s easy to use all kinds of gear—even stuff you bodge together ...

Home security systems are expensive and often come with ongoing costs, but smart home technology has never been more affordable or accessible. Though pricey alarm systems still have their place, I ...