Smart Home

What small smart home hubs work offline with home assistant for privacy-first automation?

Dec 02, 2025 | by Élise Moreau

Why I care about offline-first smart home hubsI’m always testing gear with a practical question in mind: can this product do the useful stuff reliably when the internet drops out? For me, privacy...

Troubleshooting guide: why your google nest camera shows a black screen and how to fix it fast

Dec 02, 2025 | by Élise Moreau

I've spent a lot of time testing smart cameras across brands, and one of the most common — and frustrating — issues people bring to me is the Google Nest camera showing a black screen. I’ve...