Smart home guides keep pushing the wrong starter setup – here are some tips that actually work
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Common smart home beginner guides often push outdated or suboptimal setups. Key advice for 2026: prioritize devices with native local control rather than relying on unofficial community integrations, and reconsider Raspberry Pi as a Home Assistant host due to inflated prices, limited performance, and microSD card durability issues. Exploring alternative hardware and focusing on locally-controlled IoT devices will save time and money.
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Sticking to prominent brands doesn’t make your smart home infallibleRaspberry Pi isn’t ideal for a DIY Home Assistant setupSort: