DIY Automation Projects are More Popular Than Ever
Some devices for automation do not come cheap. However, going with a DIY approach and some inexpensive components you can build your own smart home on a reasonable budget! Firstly, you have found the right place for the resources required to achieve your goals. Secondly, We cover some of the best and affordable IoT (Internet of Things) devices on the market. From reviews to step by step tutorials, we have you covered.
The one aspect many forget about when setting up DIY home Automation is How to Secure your IoT Devices. Well not to worry as we have you covered with that as well. We not only cover the basics but the networking side. Which in today’s age requires some form of security to protect you from malicious behaviors of the internet.
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The Back Bone to a Successful Smart Home!
Open source home automation controller that puts local control and privacy first. Powered by a worldwide community of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts. It has a very wide range of device support. As of May 2020 it features support for over 1500+ plug-ins or add-ons with device integrations. These devices, systems and services are available as “integration components”. Actions controlling smart lighting, HVAC, entertainment systems, and appliances, can trigger a variety of ways. The Home Assistant web-based user-interface (Dashboard) used for control.