Smart Home Reviews for the Technically Minded

In-depth reviews, honest comparisons, and practical setup guides for Home Assistant, UniFi, Zigbee, and the full smart home stack.

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Home Assistant

Setup guides, add-ons, integrations
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UniFi, TP-Link Omada, mesh WiFi
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Zigbee & Z-Wave

Hubs, sensors, bulbs, switches
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Security Cameras

Indoor, outdoor, PoE systems
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Reviews, comparisons, setup
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Setup Guides

Step-by-step technical tutorials
Latest Articles
Comparison

Home Assistant vs Google Home: Which Is Right for You?

Local control, privacy, and customisation vs convenience — an honest technical comparison.

Home Assistant · 8 min read
 Review

UniFi Express Review: Is It Worth It for Home Use?

Ubiquiti's most affordable gateway — finally a serious option for the home lab?

Networking · 7 min read
 Comparison

UniFi vs Eero: Which Home Network System Wins?

Simplicity vs control — which mesh network is right for your home?

Networking · 6 min read
 Guide

Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi 4: Complete Setup Guide

Step-by-step instructions to get Home Assistant running on a Pi 4 in under an hour.

Home Assistant · 12 min read
 Comparison

Home Assistant vs Alexa: A Technical Comparison

Cloud dependency, privacy, and automation depth — which platform comes out ahead?

Home Assistant · 7 min read
 Review

Home Assistant Green Review: The Easiest Way to Start

The official Home Assistant hardware — is it worth it over a Raspberry Pi?

Home Assistant · 6 min read

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