When we need to access home devices that are behind a router, we encounter at least two problems: The first problem can be solved by using a free DDNS (dynamic DSN) service, while the second one by a free and open-source VPN (virtual private network) system. DDNS In most cases, the public IP address assigned […]
Home Assistant is an open-source home automation platform that allows users to locally control network-attached devices (sensors, smart appliances, etc). The platform runs in a local device and does not require a cloud to operate, and thus is able to protect users’ privacy. Installation for Debian 10 Home Assistant can be installed to a device […]
Preparation For software, we prepare the Windows system with the Raspberry Pi Imager that is used to write a Debian image to the microSD card. Download the .exe installation file from Raspberry Pi Imager, double-click it, and follow the instruction to complete the installation of Raspberry Pi Imager. Raspberry Pi OS This is a Debian […]