https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/home-automation/Recent content in Home-Automation on Pi StackHugoen-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/self-hosted-mqtt-platforms-mosquitto-emqx-hivemq-iot-guide-2026/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/self-hosted-mqtt-platforms-mosquitto-emqx-hivemq-iot-guide-2026/<p>The MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) protocol has become the backbone of modern IoT communication. From smart home sensors to industrial telemetry systems, MQTT&rsquo;s lightweight publish-subscribe model makes it the go-to choice for device-to-device messaging. But relying on a cloud-hosted MQTT broker means your sensor data, home automation commands, and industrial metrics flow through someone else&rsquo;s servers. Self-hosting your MQTT broker gives you full control over your data, eliminates latency from distant cloud endpoints, and keeps your IoT ecosystem operational even when the internet goes down.</p>https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/self-hosted-video-surveillance-nvr-frigate-zoneminder-motioneye/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/self-hosted-video-surveillance-nvr-frigate-zoneminder-motioneye/<p>Running your own video surveillance system gives you complete ownership of every frame your cameras record. No cloud subscriptions, no data sent to third-party servers, and no monthly fees for recording history. In 2026, the open-source NVR (Network Video Recorder) landscape offers mature, production-ready options that rival commercial products — with the added benefits of privacy and total control.</p>https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/home-assistant-vs-openhab/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/home-assistant-vs-openhab/<h2 id="why-self-host-your-home-automation">Why Self-Host Your Home Automation?</h2> <p>Smart home platforms control your lights, thermostats, cameras, locks, and dozens of IoT devices. While cloud services like Alexa and Google Home are convenient, self-hosted solutions give you:</p>