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Home Assistant 101 – The introduction you’ve been waiting for
ByDrZzs
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Sonoff Mini vs. Shelly1 – Tiny Smart Switch Battle
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DIY Smart Door Locks
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Make your own smart Thermostat, for a lot less than a Nest!
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We spend a lot of money to keep our houses at a comfy temperature. So, it makes a lot of sense to keep a close eye on our climate control systems. That’s why one of the first “big-deal” smart devices was a thermostat. But for $250 I’ll bet we can DIY ourselves something just as…