You can use a Raspberry Pi to automate your entire smart home without spending too much extra cash. Home Assistant's software simplifies setting up your automations with various smart home devices.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For fans of do it yourself tech projects, the bang for your buck single board computer (SBC) that is the Raspberry Pi has been a game changer.

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An off-the-shelf kit and about two hours are all you need.

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