Post B1ydCoS4JMfPP5BLbU by killyourfm@layer8.space
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 (DIR) Post #B1ydCoS4JMfPP5BLbU by killyourfm@layer8.space
       2026-01-05T13:46:25Z
       
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       Over the weekend I got Pi-hole up and running (first time user), and it sure is eye-opening seeing what your devices are up to. The screenshot that's all red, for example, is my Samsung smart TV, which is constantly talking to Netflix (and other domains, even when using my PC and not interacting with the "smart hub".) I haven't opened the Netflix app in at least two weeks.The other one all in green (allowed for now), is my Echo Dot with Alexa. That thing is talking to Amazon constantly...
       
 (DIR) Post #B1ydCwu0tLm1c4JmGu by killyourfm@layer8.space
       2026-01-05T14:04:07Z
       
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       Also, I immediately switched to the included L-CARS interface, because of course I did.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1zKPGjHIWkuboPwtE by NigelGreenway@mastodon.social
       2026-01-05T13:59:57Z
       
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       @killyourfm yeah, I was horrified with the requests. I've since started investing in Home Assistant and just block stuff I don't want - to the annoyance of my partner who needs to be set up on an "allow all" rule in PiHole 🫣
       
 (DIR) Post #B1zKPHOkoJvsgRp4XQ by killyourfm@layer8.space
       2026-01-05T14:07:24Z
       
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       @NigelGreenway You know, when I upgraded my router (in preparation for the NAS), I realized to my horror how many of my smart plugs and smart lights need DEDICATED APPS on my phone just to get reconnected and activated. So yea, Home Assistant is high on my list of things to set up next. Have you had a good experience with it?
       
 (DIR) Post #B1zKPHtwwKt0FCPzA8 by NigelGreenway@mastodon.social
       2026-01-05T15:01:57Z
       
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       @killyourfm I did, and since then I've needed to move from MVP setup to setting up my home lab up properly as it's been left for a few months and I've unplugged my HA voice device.When I used it, I loved it. Felt free and like I actually owned my own house devices 😅Best part for me, being able to control the lights without an internet connection 🥰. Local first is just perfect for me!My task next month is to get it all sorted - and cost up my network set up moving forward.
       
 (DIR) Post #B1zKPIa8PUd8M29fuq by killyourfm@layer8.space
       2026-01-05T20:51:54Z
       
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       @NigelGreenway Forgive the complete noob question here, but: in order to control the smart devices with home assistant (especially locally without internet -- love that), does that limit the types of devices I can use? Will anything I'm using with Alexa be compatible? If that's way too broad a question and you don't feel like answering it, no worries :)
       
 (DIR) Post #B1zKPJEtxvEwOTEESW by shironeko@fedi.tesaguri.club
       2026-01-05T22:11:04.190001Z
       
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       @killyourfm @NigelGreenway you need to check the iot class of the devices https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations