Accessing an XPON ONU SFP Stick's Web Interface through Omada Software Controller
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Get Tuya Local Key Without Tuya IoT Cloud / Developer Portal
If you're using Home Assistant with LocalTuya, TuyaLocal, or another local Tuya integration, chances are you never had to manually find your device's local key. Most integrations can retrieve it automatically during the initial setup. The problem comes later. When you factory reset a tuya device
Create a Unified File Browser Across Multiple Linux Machines Using Filebrowser Quantum
Managing files across multiple Linux machines usually means SSH-ing into each machine or multiple browser tabs. What if you could see every file from every machine in a single web interface? With Filebrowser Quantum's built-in WebDAV support and rclone, you can set up a master machine
Upgrade from Debian 12 (Bookworm) to Debian 13 (Trixie)
Debian 13 "Trixie" has been stable since August 2025. If you're still running Debian 12 "Bookworm", it's a great time to upgrade. This guide walks you through the entire process step by step, no advanced Linux knowledge required. 1. Pre-Upgrade Checklist
How to Set Up SSH Server on Rooted Android (LineageOS) Using Dropbear
Why Dropbear? Dropbear is a lightweight, standalone SSH server that works reliably on Android without system library dependencies. Meanwhile, the built-in OpenSSH sshd binary on LineageOS has a known BoringSSL compatibility issue that causes a segmentation fault during crypto initialization. It cannot be fixed through configuration. Prerequisites * Rooted Android
How to Auto-Start Home Assistant on Boot on Rooted Android (LineageOS + Magisk)
Prerequisites * Rooted Android device running LineageOS * Magisk installed (for boot scripts) * Home Assistant Companion app installed on the device * ADB access to the device (via USB or wireless) 1. Connect Device to ADB 1.1. Connect via USB Connect the Android device via USB and get a root shell adb
Bypass CGNAT Using WireGuard on a VPS for Full Remote HomeLab Access
If your home internet is behind CGNAT, you can't port-forward. That means no direct access to your HomeLab from outside. Here's how I solved it using a cheap VPS, WireGuard, and Docker. Architecture The local Wireguard client connects outbound to the VPS (bypasses CGNAT). Other
Bypass CGNAT Using WireGuard on a VPS With Omada Controller
If your home internet is behind CGNAT, you can't port-forward. Here's how to set up a WireGuard tunnel between your Omada Router (with/without Omada Controller) and a VPS so you can access your HomeLab from anywhere. Architecture The router connects outbound to the VPS
How to Install Beszel Agent on Home Assistant : Step-by-Step Guide
If you're running Beszel Hub and want to monitor your Home Assistant system, this Home Assistant Beszel Agent add-on makes it easy. This guide covers the installation and setup process. Prerequisites Before you begin, make sure you have: * A running Home Assistant instance * Supervisor access to install
Reboot/Shutdown Linux Machines with Home Assistant (with Restricted SSH Access)
Automate Linux shutdowns and reboots securely with Home Assistant by creating a limited sudo user, configuring SSH keys, and adding command line switches.
Fix Docker Stats Not Showing on Raspberry Pi (Memory & CPU Missing)
If you're running Docker on a Raspberry Pi and docker stats shows zero CPU or memory usage for your containers, you're not alone. This is a common issue on Raspberry Pi OS (especially Bookworm and later) and other ARM-based systems, where cgroup memory (and sometimes
Syncthing .stignore Examples: Ignore Files by Extension, Folder & Pattern Type
Syncthing uses .stignore files (similar to .gitignore) to exclude files and folders from synchronisation. Place the .stignore file in the root of your synced folder. 1. Basic Syntax * * - Matches any sequence of characters (except /) * ** - Matches any sequence of characters (including /) * ? - Matches any single character * ! - Inversion of the given condition (i.
Making Dumb Water Tank Monitor Smart for Home Assistant
If you have an old water tank monitor that only shows water levels through glowing lights, you can easily convert it into a smart device that reports to Home Assistant. This guide will walk you through the entire process, from understanding the circuit to writing the configuration. Many older water