Node-RED Raspberry Pi turns a Pi 4 into a visual flow automation engine that connects MQTT devices, HTTP APIs, sensors, and databases without writing application code. Flows are built by wiring nodes together in a browser-based editor: an MQTT input node subscribes to a Zigbee2MQTT topic, a function node filters the payload, and an InfluxDB…
Grafana InfluxDB Raspberry Pi gives you a self-hosted time-series monitoring stack that turns sensor readings, system metrics, and IoT data into live dashboards. InfluxDB 2.x stores measurements with nanosecond timestamps and a compressed time-series engine that handles millions of data points without performance degradation. Grafana connects to InfluxDB as a data source and renders the…
Learn how to use Raspberry Pi companion boards like the Pico W with Wi-Fi sensors and MQTT. Start your first project with simple parts, code, and tips that work.
Run Homebridge on Raspberry Pi to add non-HomeKit smart devices to Apple Home without replacing existing hardware. Homebridge is a Node.js server that emulates a HomeKit accessory hub. Plugins translate each device’s native API into HomeKit commands. The Homebridge Config UI runs in a browser on port 8581 and handles plugin installation, configuration, and log…
I set up the Mosquitto MQTT broker on a Raspberry Pi and configured ACLs plus TLS encryption so that only trusted clients connect and only allowed topics are accessible.
Install Zigbee2MQTT on a Raspberry Pi with a CC2652 stick, configure MQTT, and visualize your Zigbee mesh network map with real-time signal and device data.
Home Assistant runs smoother and faster on a Raspberry Pi 5 with an NVMe drive. This guide walks through the supervised install method for better control, updates, and add-ons.
Frigate NVR Raspberry Pi 5 gives you a self-hosted network video recorder with real-time object detection running entirely on your local network. Frigate runs in Docker, uses the Google Coral USB Accelerator for fast Edge TPU inference, and integrates with Home Assistant to trigger automations when a person, car, or other object is detected on…
Optimize your home for convenience and efficiency with Raspberry Pi power—discover the surprising steps to create a truly connected environment.