Post April 28, 2026 1 min read

Local vs Cloud – what’s your approach?

“Do you run everything locally?” — I get this question a lot. Honest answer: it depends on the use case. Some things NEED to be local (privacy, speed), others work better in the cloud. It’s not black and white. I discussed this in depth with @hobbyblogging — check it out: the-smart-home-maker.com/local-first-vs-cloud-in-smart-homes-which-strategy-is-right-for-you/ 🏠☁️

#SmartHome #LocalFirst #CloudVsLocal #HomeAssistant

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