648: I See Live People

The podcast explores network monitoring and home automation, focusing on practical applications and listener engagement. It introduces NetAlert X, a self-hosted tool for detecting unknown devices on a network, emphasizing its integration with Home Assistant for presence awareness. This setup enables automations like turning off water pumps or adjusting heating based on family members' locations, addressing challenges like dynamic locations and varying device configurations. The hosts also tackle a listener question about open-source licensing, weighing the benefits of MIT versus GPL licenses for the Nixbook project. They consider factors such as community contribution, resistance to capture, and potential commercial use, advising a thoughtful approach to licensing decisions.