Local only is the best way forward for so many reasons ...

The M4 Mac Mini is a powerful and compact device that can be transformed into a highly capable home server. By setting up your Mac Mini as a server, you can transform the way you manage your digital ...

Thread is a protocol designed to connect smart home devices in a wireless mesh network. It works much like Wi-Fi but requires less power. With Thread, devices from any manufacturer can create a ...

Dutch smart home specialist Athom has unveiled the Homey Self-Hosted Server, a software-only version of the Homey Pro operating system that runs on your own hardware. You can run the Homey Self-Hosted ...

Do you have an old tablet tucked away in a drawer somewhere? It's easy to turn it into a control panel for your smart home ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. I am not, by any definition, a coder, but when I started seeing people’s vibe-coded smart home projects all over ...

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...