Turning an old laptop into a smart home hub

Engadget says an old netbook can automate devices that otherwise don't talk to each other.

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Engadget describes repurposing an old laptop as a smart home hub, saying a netbook can automate devices that otherwise don't communicate with one another.

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@engadgetAn old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another. https://www.engadget.com/2265491/you-can-use-your-old-laptop-to-make-a-smart-home-hub/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox-Engadget&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=179044772120d

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EN Engadget@engadget 11:37 AM · Sep 26, 2026
An old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.
engadget.comYou can use your old laptop to make a smart home hub - EngadgetAn old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.

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EN Engadget@engadget 11:37 AM · Sep 26, 2026
An old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.
engadget.comYou can use your old laptop to make a smart home hub - EngadgetAn old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another.

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@engadgetAn old netbook can automate the devices that otherwise aren't interested in talking to one another. https://www.engadget.com/2265491/you-can-use-your-old-laptop-to-make-a-smart-home-hub/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox-Engadget&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=179044772120d