Raspberry Pi enthusiasts interested in building their very own Raspberry Pi 4 home automation server using Docker, OpenHAB, HASSIO and NextCloud should check out the tutorial embedded below, created ...

Smart home automation is more versatile than ever with Home Assistant and a Raspberry Pi. Check out what they can do.

Over on the Hackster.io website Kamaluddin Khan has published a new project providing details on creating a long-range home automation system using the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller together ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

Most of the time, when we talk about home automation, we’re talking about Apple’s HomeKit system. But today’s featured computer setup, which relies on a formidable M1 Max MacBook Pro and dual displays ...

The humble Raspberry Pi started off as an affordable hobbyist computer, but it packs a serious punch. This credit card-sized computer has evolved into a favorite among DIY enthusiasts. Whether you’re ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

At this point, we’ve lost count of how many automation projects we’ve seen with some variant of a Raspberry Pi at the helm. Which is hardly surprising, as the boards are cheap, powerful, and well ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

These days, it seems like everything, even your usual everyday-use objects such as refrigerators and plugs, can be enhanced with smart home technology. Many grueling day-to-day tasks that used to take ...

I tested three mini PCs.