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Programming notes ranging from low-level concepts to modern applications, integrations, and automation.
9 entries here.
Shared Plugin Architecture: Thirteen Faces, One Product
How a growing plugin family became a deliberately designed suite
AV Control: One Plugin to Rule Them All
Turning brands, protocols, zones, and even infrared into one common HomeSeer language
Alexa TTS: Giving the House a Voice
Local orchestration, isolated cloud state, and announcements through the speakers already in every room
Emby: Shared Code, Separate Truths
Why sibling platforms still need their own verification
Jellyfin: Fast Enough to Feel Native
Fast local session updates without making the fast path a dependency
Plex: Teaching HomeSeer Who’s Watching What
Turning media sessions into durable, useful automation
OpenSprinkler: When “Better” Has to Mean Something
Safer credentials, complete device support, correct schedules, and local control where failure gets wet
Hubspace: Following the Breadcrumbs
Reverse-engineering an undocumented platform without pretending guesses are facts
Sleep Number: When the Mattress Joins the Automation System
Turning presence, comfort settings, and bedtime routines into useful automation