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August 15, 2026

I Bought the Wrong UniFi Doorbell, Then the Right One. Buy the Wrong One.

I replaced my doorbell twice this year. The G6 Pro Entry costs $130 more than the G6 Entry, and after living with both I would tell most people to buy the cheaper one.

August 14, 2026

You Don’t Need to Replace Alexa. You Need a Smarter System Behind It

A compact home automation setup with an HP EliteDesk mini PC, door sensor, and smart-home sensors working together in a lived-in home.

Alexa is useful for commands. Home Assistant is what lets your lights, sensors, speakers, and routines react without making you ask every time.

January 26, 2026

Tutorial: Automated Bathroom Fan Control Using TP-Link Motion Switch

System Overview 💡 KS220M Motion Sensor Switch (Powder Room Light) → 📱 Kasa App Smart Actions → 🌀 HS200 Fan Switch (Powder Room Fan) Overview This tutorial shows you how to use a TP-Link occupancy smart switch to automatically control a bathroom fan. When motion is detected, the fan turns on. When the room is […]