TrueNAS Server

BrulTech GreenEye Energy Monitor

If you’re looking to monitor your home’s energy usage in real-time, the Brultech GreenEye Monitor (GEM) is an excellent choice. With support for multiple current transformers (CTs) and integration with Home Assistant, you can track your energy consumption and optimize your power usage efficiently. I opted to purchase only the Brultech GEM without the DashBox,…

Z-Wave, HomeSeer, & HomeKit

Our Sacramento home became my first project for implementing extensive home automation. My main objectives were to ensure ease of use, seamless operation, stable performance with minimal maintenance, reliance on non-proprietary technology, local (rather than cloud-based) functionality, reasonable cost, and, of course, robust security. After delving into hours of research and planning, I settled on…