It’s likely going to be struggling with that hardware, but it should give you a look at the UI and some of the features. I’ve spent years running Home Assistant and am still learning new things all the time, which IMO is one of the best things about it.

Not a purchase, but Home Assistant is easily the most enjoyable gadget and piece of tech I’ve had in years. It’s ridiculously flexible and can do just about anything you can imagine.

I’ve been able to automate dumb devices (like an old top-of-the-line receiver) and give them smart features rather than spending thousands to replace them. Occupancy detection saves energy by changing thermostat settings when people aren’t home, and lights come on when we’re 60’ from the front door after a walk. Multiple leak detectors and a temperature sensor in the fridge let us know when something’s wrong before damage occurs. We get notifications when the dryer and washer cycles are complete allowing us to complete the laundry in one day instead of two.

The system is configured to change change interior light brightness and hue based on time of day so at 7PM we have bright room lighting and at 2AM it’s very dim. We get immediate notifications of package deliveries. Firewall settings are dynamically changed so devices that require Internet access only have it when they are actually in use. Integrations exist for VLC, Spotify, Jellyfin, Paperless, Apple, TVs, alarm systems, solar power systems, routers, automobiles, and hundreds of other brands and devices.

Yes, much of the same can be done with connected appliances, lights, and other smart devices, but what’s different about Home Assistant is all control and storage can be local. We have no cloud or corporate services involved for any of this. Google, Apple, Amazon and Samsung can’t one day decide to pull the plug on things we’ve already paid for.

The big problem with Home Assistant is there are so many uses you can easily end up spending way too much time tinkering and never get anything else done.

Bought a used Steelcase Leap chair 9 years ago to deal with pain caused by disc problems. It’s built like a tank, amazingly adjustable, and completely alleviated my lower back pain. Still using it.

You think it will help? The first thing that’ll happen when a recession hits is people will be laid off en mass and there will be no jobs available to apply for. It will take months or years for things to get better, and if AI starts replacing people it will take even longer.

I think the “stable genius” has already caused a massive recession. We are just seeing the first signs of it but it’s not something to look forward to. It will cause widespread misery before anything improves.

The canary in the coal mine.

Technology websites should just add a top level menu - “Google Abandons”

This is like holding a car manufacturer liable when a teenager drives to a liquor store and uses a fake ID.

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IMO the average person (and multiple people I know) no longer likes using their computers since W11 was forced down. They’ve heard good things about Apple and are ready for a change.

IMO most of the the demand is due to Windows 11, not Apple. People are done with Microslop’s crap.

How about an entire album?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Aboard!_(John_Denver_album)

Having no problematic posts only because you have no posts at all is not the flex you think it is. Instead you make problematic comments when you whine about other people’s posts.

It’s sad you don’t have the self-awareness to be even slightly embarrassed when that’s pointed out.

LOL! After I call you out you think you can pull the Reverse UNO card? Should everyone who does post something get your personal approval first to make sure it meets your lofty standards?

It’s always the ones who contribute absolutely nothing who whine most bitterly about what is being contributed by others. If you don’t like what’s being posted you can get off your fat ass and post something yourself.

This you?

What are the tunnel subnets? Are you using a reverse proxy to access local devices, or DNS rewrites?

I’d start by looking for subnet overlap somewhere.

I’m not clear about your setups at all sites. In the details for case 4 there’s a Firestick (customized Android) connected to WG (WG running on the Firestick?) but in your summary there’s a laptop in case 4 and the Firestick isn’t mentioned.

I suspect at least part of the problem is that Android does not tunnel hotspot client traffic. It provides Internet but not WG connectivity. Only the phone’s apps will be able to connect through the WG tunnel.

Running Mint for apps like Jellyfin and Icecast that aren’t critical, and Debian for apps like Frigate that are. Mint is easier to manage and more convenient, but Debian is amazingly reliable. Docker is used for everything.

Consider adding Wireguard or similar for anywhere access. I have Tasker automatically connect whenever I’m not on home wifi so everything is always available without having detectable open router ports.

For those outside the US, this is what we’re dealing with:

Coffee shops and bakeries are asking for a 20% tip for ringing up self-service items brought to the checkout counter. Restaurants want a 20% tip to simply run food to the table after people stand in long lines to place their order. Buffets are adding 20% tips to the bill just for providing water.

This was slowly introduced and enough people left tips despite the requests being absurd that it’s now done everywhere. Next up: Tip the AI for its hard work.

I hope Ramsey gets his ass handed to him.

I’ve had a doctor literally come out into the waiting room and sit down and talk golf and stocks with someone for 30 minutes during my appointment time. Other times I’ve been the first appointment in the morning and the doctor has come in 30-40 minutes late anyway. A couple of times I could hear them in the hallway having a friendly chat with someone about something that has nothing to do with patients or the practice. None of my doctors are part of private equity companies and all have 20 minute appointment times.

There’s no question that many doctors are decent, but a full 50% of them are below average.

1000 to 1 the Epstein files say otherwise.