Looking to get started with Raspberry Pi? Check out my step-by-step video tutorial on how to install Raspberry Pi OS on a Raspberry Pi 4 (works with Pi 3 and 5 too). From preparing...

Just a minor mid month release. Check out below for the most recent Home Assistant updates in 2025.1.3, released today, January 20, 2025! 2025.1.3 - January 20 Fix DiscoveryFlowHandler when discovery_function returns bool (@kgraefe -...

Today I noticed that a firmware update was available on my SMLight SLZB-06 Zigbee Coordinator. Take a look at the release notes below for some of the big changes, fixes, and more! 1. Active Sockets...

Want to set up a Raspberry Pi 4 with Raspberry Pi OS? This step-by-step guide will show you how to install the operating system using a Windows machine. What You'll Need Raspberry Pi 4 (also works...

A couple of minor fixes and improvements released yesterday. Nothing crazy here and no apparent breaking changes 2025.1.2 - January 9 Fix Météo-France setup in non French cities (because of failed next rain sensor) (@Quentame...

Here’s a breakdown of my smart home ecosystem as it stands today, including the devices and add-ons I use to keep things running smoothly. Home Assistant Core Setup: Version: Nearly Always Current, As of 1/8/25: 2025.1.1 Host...

Hey there! I’m Alex Tripp, and I’m so excited to welcome you to AlexTripp.tech, where I’ll be sharing everything you need to know about smart home automation, consumer gadgets, PC hardware, software, and more. I’ve...