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Channels DVR: The best solution to IPTV streaming
The world of streaming TV is complicated. If you are like me, you probably have a number of apps that serve anything from traditional TV channels, and video on demand to other local media. So many apps including native solutions from Google and Apple have tried to make the "TV super app", but none of them have come anywhere close this goal. That is why I was fairly skeptical when I heard positive community reviews about an independent app Channels: Whole Home DVR.
Energy monitoring with Emporia Energy and Home Assistant
I have been looking at different energy monitoring options for my home, but always found them too expensive and complicated. I simply wanted to understand how much energy I am using in real-time and draw some insights about my power-hungry devices.
Lutron Serena Shades (long-term review)
Smart shades are one of those projects that no one really has on the top of their smart…
Using Synology router for ad blocking
Blocking ads at the DNS level became very popular recently with Pi-Hole and AdGuard emerging as the two…
Three best value HomeKit devices in my home
Indeed, HomeKit certified devices have not been always very affordable compared to their Google Assistant / Alexa counterparts,…
Lutron Caséta (long-term review)
Lutron has been a brand name in professional light installations for a long-time, but 6 years ago they…
Arlo Baby (long-term review)
When Arlo Baby was first released 3 years ago, it became one of the first three HomeKit cameras…