Amazon’s recent smart home changes have pushed many self-hosters to finally make the switch to a fully local Home Assistant setup on Raspberry Pi 5. This guide breaks down exactly what you need, what the community recommends, and the best hardware to get started today.
Choosing the right intercom system for a smart home or home lab setup can be surprisingly complex. This guide compares legacy wired intercoms, modern Wi-Fi panels, and fully IP-based solutions side by side so you can make the right call for your setup.
A viral r/homelab post about getting stopped and questioned by TSA while traveling with over 700 NVMe drives in a carry-on bag has sparked a broader conversation about the safest and most cost-effective way to transport home lab hardware. Here’s what the community learned, what the rules actually say, and which NVMe drives are worth hauling in the first place.
A r/raspberry_pi post showing a custom Pi Zero 2W writing device built for a child has gone viral in the home lab community. The build skips social media, games, and internet entirely — delivering a focused, distraction-free writing tool for under $100. Here’s what it means for DIY makers and what components you need to replicate it.
\n\n When I was setting up my own home lab and tinkering with Raspberry Pi camera modules, I kept running
Every selfhosting setup ever attempted by the home lab community follows recognizable patterns — and understanding those patterns can save you hundreds of dollars and months of frustration. We break down the hardware archetypes, community consensus picks, and the five best devices for every tier of home lab builder in 2026.
A viral r/homeautomation post showing a lobotomized smart switch with a custom cap has reignited the community conversation about local-only control. We break down what the mod means, why it matters for home lab users, and which five smart switches give you full local control in 2026.
When I was setting up my own home lab for the first time, I remember sitting at my desk surrounded
Building a home lab in an apartment sounds impossible — until you see how the apartmentlab community does it with compact NAS devices, mini PCs, and smart stacking strategies. This beginner guide walks you through everything you need to get started, from hardware selection to your first self-hosted service.
Key Takeaways A Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 running Linux and Neural Amp Modeler can process guitar audio in real