Home Automation

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Battery Backup for Routers, Linux Servers and Home Automation Controllers

A UPS works best when it protects the smallest critical infrastructure first: modem or ONT, router, switch, automation controller and selected server loads sized from actual watts and manufacturer runtime data.

Can an Old Laptop Become a Home Automation Server?

An older x86-64 laptop can make a useful Home Assistant server when storage, Ethernet, thermals, battery safety, sleep behavior and USB radio placement are checked first.