How-To Geek on MSN

These DIY smart home projects sound useful, but aren't

Can you? Probably. Should you? Probably not.
XDA Developers on MSN

4 self-hosted services I run on the same mini PC as Home Assistant

Home Assistant isn't the only smart home management utility in my FOSS toolkit ...

Why Amazon's Echo Hub became my favorite way to control my smart home

The Alexa app quickly connects new devices you add to your smart home with little effort on your end and lets you control devices from different manufacturers in one place. If a smart home device says ...

DIY Steam Machine : SteamOS Mini PC Build Targets $350 Budget

Build your own DIY Steam Machine running SteamOS with Moonlight and Sunlight delivers smooth 4K streaming with low latency, play demanding games ...

Smart Home Diary: Planning my new smart home, 13 years later

Both smart lock and video doorbell have definitely earned a place in my new home. Smart lock technology has come a long way since my existing installation. Apple Key support will be non-negotiable for ...