Review

Asking Claude to Roast My Home Assistant

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My Home Assistant setup is, to put it generously, a work in progress. To put it accurately, it’s a sprawling collection of good intentions, questionable decisions, and at least three things that really ought to be working but aren’t. Over the past few weeks, I have subjected it to a series of changes, fixes, and … Read more

The IKEA BILRESA Matter Remote: A Masterclass in Poor Design

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IKEA has long been celebrated for making smart home technology accessible and affordable. So when they released the BILRESA remote control – a sleek, scroll-wheel Matter device – I was genuinely excited. After spending time with it, however, I’ve come to a frustrating conclusion: this is one of the most poorly thought-out smart home remotes … Read more