Network
Routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, DNS, mail systems, secure remote access, and the occasional truly stubborn intermittent problem.
10 entries here.
AV Control: One Plugin to Rule Them All
Turning brands, protocols, zones, and even infrared into one common HomeSeer language
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
Roku: Simple Protocol, Complicated Reality
Local control, silent firmware changes, discovery traps, and the limitation that grew into something bigger
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
Lutron: When the Bridge Already Knows Best
Local control, graceful compatibility, and the lesson that device identity must never move
HDHomeRun Plugin: Teaching the House What the TV Is Doing
Turning network tuners, guide data, and viewing activity into automation
Wemo Plugin: After the Cloud: Bringing Wemo Back to Life
Local control, provisioning, and a second life for perfectly good hardware