Talos Linux v1 13 2 released 2026 05 12: kernel 6 18 29, etcd 3 6 11, Kubernetes v1 36 0, flannel v0 28 4, coredns v1 14 2, built with Go 1 26 3
Argo CD v3 4 2: quick install for HA and non HA, cosign signed images and SLSA 3 provenance, bug fixes and stability, deps and CI updates, upgrade guide
Flux v2 8 7: patch release fixes go git CVE 2026 45022, kustomize controller SSA IfNotPresent bug for non namespaced resources, upgrade recommended
Kopia v0 23 0: CLI security, safer storage providers, snapshot policy fixes, performance and reliability improvements, CI and test refinements
Telegraf v1 38 4: Agent logging and service fixes, input and protocol fixes, output and secretstore bug fixes, dependency upgrades and multiarch packages
OTel Collector v0 152 0: adds drainprocessor to contrib and k8s builds, see contrib and core changelogs and issue 47235, test in staging and review configs
Grafana v13 0 1 security patch: fixes 10 CVEs, apply promptly, test in staging, restrict UI and API access, disable untrusted plugins until patched
authentik 2026 2 3: security and Django updates, OAuth2 and provider fixes, reliability and DB improvements, UI and docs enhancements
Caddy v2 11 3: security hardening, admin socket fixes, TLS ACME QUIC updates, reverse proxy and placeholder fixes, observability and UX tweaks, contributors
n8n release 2 20 6: patch fixes Salesforce node bug so triggers reliably fire on repeated record updates, ensuring workflows run consistently, commit f259afa
Traefik v3 7 1: Read migration guide, upgrade for CVE 2026 44774 fix, new CrossProviderNamespaces for k8s providers, CRD cross provider validation fix
Traefik v3 7 1: migration required, security fix CVE 2026 44774, new CrossProviderNamespaces for k8s providers, CRD cross provider reference check bug fixed
Modern cars are noisy little computers, and vehicle telemetry isolation only works if you treat them that way from the start. I put the car on its own VLAN, lock the firewall down, then let Home Assistant see only the data I actually want, nothing more.
I stopped treating appliance failure as a surprise and built a Home Assistant replacement schedule around dates, run counts, and service history. It is plain, slightly dull, and far more useful than trusting memory when a garbage disposal starts sounding like it is chewing gravel.
What you see Delays show up quickly once you start using Siri for home automation. The command sits there, the acknowledgement comes late, or the action lands well after you expected it. Sometimes Siri gives up with a generic error. HomeKit can also report accessories as unreachable, or automations can fire out of sequence. Write […]
If you want a Bluetooth universal remote for a Moes Fingerbot, expect pairing issues. The Fingerbot uses Tuya BLE profiles, so most remotes will not pair. Use a Tuya/Moes Bluetooth gateway or Home Assistant with a Bluetooth dongle for reliable remote control and automation.
Your Zigbee network can suffer from 2.4GHz interference when nearby Wi‑Fi or Quinetic gear uses the same band. You can reduce dropouts by moving the coordinator away from metal and noisy devices. Set client devices to 5GHz, lock the 2.4GHz channel, and add mains-powered repeaters. Run tests and record timestamps to confirm fixes.
Start with the Raspberry Pi. Use a Pi 4 with 4 GB and an SSD. Flash Home Assistant OS, set a static IP and use Ethernet. Add a Zigbee coordinator for IKEA devices and a Matter/Thread controller for new kit. This guide covers Home Automation Protocols and clear setup steps.
Privacy concerns make cameras unsuitable in bedrooms and bathrooms. Non-visual home monitoring uses radar, depth and level-only audio to detect presence, falls and long inactivity without images. You can build a local, event-only system that ties into your smart home and keeps raw data off the cloud.
Unlock the full potential of your Intel N100 mini PC with Frigate and Amcrest PoE cameras. This detailed guide walks you through setup and optimization for efficient monitoring.
Check your meter label and paperwork before touching SDR gear. If your smart gas meter uses Wireless M‑Bus, start listening on 433 MHz and 868 MHz with rtl_433 or metermon and a tuned antenna. If radio fails, use a pulse reader, optical reader or vendor API and publish readings to Home Assistant via MQTT.
Circadian Lighting Automation in Home Assistant matches your lights to the day. Use tunable white bulbs, group lights, and set sunrise, sunset and midday triggers. Start with one room, test kelvin and brightness, and add a simple override so you can turn automation off when needed.
Home Assistant Automation: Build reliable automations with device triggers, blueprints and YAML. Use device_trigger and binary_sensor to cut CPU use. Test automations with the trace tool, keep your configs in Git, and prefer local integrations for faster, resilient behaviour.
Smart Lock Automation with Home Assistant keeps your door control local and secure. You get concise automation scenes, presence checks and door sensor safeguards you can copy. Learn testing steps, privacy settings and hardening tips to reduce remote unlock risk.
Modbus home automation guide. You will wire RS-485 correctly, map coils and registers, and assign unique slave IDs. You will test with a single node, check termination and parity, and log CRC errors. Use open-source masters to integrate your nodes and keep firmware simple.
