637: Chris' Smart Home Disaster

In this episode of the Linux Talk Show, Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss Chris's recent smart home failure involving ZigBee devices and his plans for a next-gen home automation build, considering power usage and hardware limitations. They explore options like Raspberry Pis, Intel N100/N150 platforms, and enterprise hardware, debating the merits of consolidating services versus isolating Home Assistant. Wes suggests NixOS as a solution, while the hosts also delve into community-maintained versus corporate Linux distributions, and discuss Hexacute and Lenspect. The hosts also thank new members and boosters, answering questions from the audience.