Marcus Webb

# THE SHORT ANSWER **Buy CyberPower OR2200LCDRT2U if:** * You run a multi-node Proxmox cluster where you need granular battery status reporting directly within the Proxmox web interface and require the ability to shut down specific VMs individually during a grid failure. * You have a Home Assistant instance on a dedicated node and need

# MySmartBlinds Automation Kit vs Soma Smart Shades 2: A Hard Look at Local Control and Linux Compatibility ## THE SHORT ANSWER **Buy MySmartBlinds Automation Kit if:** * You run a multi-node Proxmox cluster and need a device that can survive a network partition without requiring a reflash of your Home Assistant instance. * Your

1. THE SHORT ANSWER If you are running a dense home lab environment like mine, here is where you should put your money. Buy TP-Link RE300 if: You need a low-profile device that can hide behind a monitor in a Proxmox cluster rack without being visible. You require the ability to assign static IPs to

Who Should Buy the SimpliSafe Smoke Detector After six years of running a four-node Proxmox cluster in my Portland basement, I’ve tested dozens of smart sensors to see which ones actually play nice with a self-hosted Linux environment. The SimpliSafe Smoke Detector is a specific niche product, and it fits only certain setups. 1. The

# Who Should Buy the Vizio M-Series M512a-H6 If you are running a Home Assistant instance on a Proxmox node and need a soundbar that plays nice with your local MQTT broker without demanding a cloud login for basic volume control, this Vizio M512a-H6 is a viable option. In my testing, it paired well with