Smart Home
3 guides about smart home for your home lab
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Scrypted: The Smart Home Hub That Bridges Every Platform
Scrypted is a self-hosted smart home platform that connects HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and Home Assistant under one roof. Covers installation, camera integration, and plugin-based device management.
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ESPHome: Build Custom Smart Home Sensors with $5 Microcontrollers
ESPHome turns ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontrollers into configurable smart home sensors with a simple YAML configuration. Build temperature sensors, occupancy detectors, and custom automations that integrate directly with Home Assistant.
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Zigbee2MQTT: Connect Zigbee Devices Without Vendor Lock-In
Set up Zigbee2MQTT in your homelab with Docker, pair Zigbee devices, configure MQTT topics, and integrate with Home Assistant.