My Raspberry Pi node was holding me back ...

In recent years, integrating smart home devices into your living space has never been simpler. They have become easier to set up with user-friendly apps and step-by-step guides, and some are ...

Everything from coffee makers to home hydroponics systems seems equipped with hardware that allows them to be controlled via smart home ecosystems, but plenty of items don't come with smart controls.

I thought my home lab needed more hardware. What it really needed was fewer places to fail.