#smart-home
10 episodes
Skyscraper Science: The Ultimate No-Drill Rental Hack
Discover how the industrial-grade science behind the Burj Khalifa can help you mount heavy gear without losing your security deposit.
Running Your Home Like a Startup: The Weekly Sync
Learn how to apply startup-style syncs and retrospectives to your household to reduce anxiety and stop things from slipping through the cracks.
Breaking the Monolith: Building a Resilient Home Lab Grid
When a single home server fails, the whole house goes dark. Learn how to shrink your "blast radius" by moving to a distributed hardware grid.
The Walls Have Eyes: The Reality of Hidden Travel Cameras
From power plugs to smoke detectors, hidden cameras are easier to hide than ever. Learn how to protect your privacy while traveling.
DIY Smart Home Status Lights: From ESP32 to AI Tools
Discover why the ESP32 is the ultimate brain for DIY smart homes and how AI tools are revolutionizing hardware hacking for everyone.
The Ghost in the Machine: Why Gadgets Wake Up After Blackouts
Why does a power flicker turn on your lights but not your TV? Herman and Corn explain the engineering behind post-outage device behavior.
Industrial Strength: Why Airports Don’t Use Smart Bulbs
Why do airports stay lit while your smart home fails? Herman and Corn dive into industrial-grade tech and the physics of beaming internet.
Why Your Smart Home Isn't an Airport: Industrial Reliability
Why can't you run the Louvre on a Raspberry Pi? Herman and Corn dive into the rugged, wired world of industrial building automation.
Zigbee vs. Matter: Is Your Smart Home Already Obsolete?
Is Zigbee a "reliable old truck" or a dead end? Herman and Corn debate the future of local control in the age of Matter and Thread.
Home IP Camera Architecture: Navigating the RTSP, WebRTC, MSE Maze for Optimal Performance
RTSP, WebRTC, MSE: Decoding the maze for optimal home IP camera performance with Home Assistant.