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Home Assistant

Danny - February 14th, 2023

Can Home Assistant be Hacked? Top Tips for Securing Your Devices

Home Assistant and the smart devices that connect to your home network are always at risk of being hacked if connected to the internet. In this article, I explore some of the...

Home Assistant

Danny - February 14th, 2023

Can Home Assistant work correctly without an internet connection?

So, the question is - Can Home Assistant work without an internet connection? Let's take a look at the full impact to explain when and where an internet connection is required...

Home Assistant

Danny - February 14th, 2023

How Popular is Home Assistant Compared to the Competition?

We are now in 2024 and Home Assistant has been around for over 10 years but just how popular is Home Assistant and how does it compare to the competition? I take a deep dive...

Home Assistant

Danny - February 14th, 2023

A Guide On How To Send Text Messages From Home Assistant

Sending text messages from Home Assistant can be handy as it allows you to send notifications to people who don’t have the companion app installed. In this guide, I will go...