And that's before you include the cool automations I can create with this setup ...

No need to reinvent the wheel.

Have you ever imagined a home that anticipates your every need—lights that adjust to your mood, a thermostat that syncs with the weather, or security systems that work seamlessly in the background?

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re a tech nerd, then Home Assistant may be the smart home ecosystem for you. If you’re a tech nerd, then ...

Building a smart home begins with selecting the right ecosystem, and two prominent contenders in this space are Home Assistant and Homey Pro. Both platforms offer distinct features, advantages, and ...

As for a Home-Assistant dashboard/interface for phone, you can definitely do that, and even give her her own username/password so she only can see the dashboard (s) that she cares about, and doesn't ...