I turned an old iPhone into a Home Assistant wall panel, and it beats every dedicated controller I've tried

A practical guide to repurposing an old iPhone as a dedicated Home Assistant wall panel controller. Key steps include factory resetting the device, using iOS Guided Access to lock it to the Home Assistant app, setting up cycle charging via a smart plug with an 80% battery limit, and configuring a touch-friendly dashboard covering lights, heating, security, cameras, and media controls. The setup keeps everything on the local network for security, avoids external access, and demonstrates a cost-effective way to give old hardware new purpose.