Category: The Blueprint Series
Step-by-step roadmaps for building a smart home on Home Assistant. Each Blueprint takes you from zero to working setup, built from a real installation running 200+ automations and 2,600+ connected entities. Start with Blueprint #1 and work through the series at your own pace.
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How SimpleLogin Works With Proton Mail (And Why You Need Both)
Most people think private email means a better inbox. It doesn’t. The real goal is control — over who has your address, what reaches you, and what happens when a company sells your data. Proton Mail gives you the encrypted inbox. SimpleLogin gives you the shield in front of it. This is how to set…
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How to Set Up Proton Mail With Your Own Domain (Step-by-Step)
Your email address is only truly yours if the domain is yours. This step-by-step guide walks you through setting up Proton Mail with a custom domain — from buying a domain and configuring Cloudflare DNS to adding your MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records correctly. Includes Cloudflare’s DMARC Management tool setup, a Gmail migration walkthrough…
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The Blueprint: How to Set Up Home Assistant From Scratch (The Last Smart Home Platform You’ll Ever Need)
Home Assistant is the most powerful smart home platform on the planet — and it’s free. This guide walks you through everything from choosing your hardware to installing HAOS, adding your first integration, and building your first automation. No developer background required. Just follow the blueprint.
