About

About

Automate, Integrate, Elevate — smart home tips, guides, and experiments.

Hi, I’m John Cobb. I run GeekHo.me, where I share practical ways to build a reliable, private, and fun smart home projects. Expect clear how‑tos, real‑world integrations, and honest notes on what actually works.

What You’ll Find

  • Tutorials: step‑by‑step guides for popular platforms and devices.
  • Integrations: connecting services and hardware into cohesive automations.
  • Reviews: gear thoughts focused on usability, longevity, and value.
  • Troubleshooting: quick recipes for common gotchas and edge cases.
  • Privacy & Security: sane defaults and hardening tips.

Topics I Cover

  • Home Assistant, ESPHome, Node‑RED, MQTT
  • Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Matter/Thread, Wi‑Fi devices
  • Docker/Compose workflows and self‑hosting basics
  • Presence, energy monitoring, notifications, dashboards

Start Here

  • Browse by category: /categories/
  • Explore tags: /tags/
  • View the archives: /archives/
  • Subscribe via RSS: /feed.xml

Say Hello

  • Email: [email protected]
  • GitHub: https://github.com/geekho-me
  • X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnc2k
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrTfD8ycWshEzQSCmoqFXsA

If you have a question, request, or idea you’d like me to explore, I’d love to hear it.