cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/24823173

Hi folks, looking for a bit of steer to get off the ground with self hosting. My goals to start with are pretty straight forward:

  • I want to set up Home Assistant to move my smart devices off the cloud and fully contained within the walls of my home.
  • I want to set up my own little Pixelfed server for my family’s use, along with some other federated socials.

From what I was looking at, I think my easiest route to doing both of these things is with a Home Assistant Yellow (built-in Zigbee and Thread system) with a Raspberry Pi 4.

I’ve never done anything like this before but I’m interested in learning. If anyone more experienced has any insight or direction, I’d really appreciate it! Cheers!

  • SK@hub.utsukta.org
    11·
    3 days ago

    If not a Pi, try to go for those (used)mini PCs, they will allow you a bit more power than a Pi and cost just about the same. Then get docker on it and you’re all set for easy deployments.

    And look up homelab youtubers, they have some good tutorials for beginners. thats where i started. Jim’s garage would be my recommendation, especially his older videos about hardware, security and networking basics. You will need to learn these to keep things secure.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
      10·
      2 days ago

      The Pi needs to stop being used and recommended for everything under the sun. Even its power consumption isn’t competitive.

    • Shadow@lemmy.caEnglish
      6·
      2 days ago

      This. Go pick up something like a used Lenovo Tiny. You’ll get way more power and flexibility

      • Sai@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        Thank you both, got similar advice on the original post on going more mini pc route! Can’t say I’ve done much research on them, but will certainly take a look using the Lenovo Tiny as a bench!