Everyone says Home Assistant is free, easy, and perfect — but is it really? In this video, I reveal the real truths about Home Assistant that no one talks about. From time sinks and network headaches to the pure magic when everything finally works, this is the honest look every smart‑home fan needs.
You’ll learn:
• Why “free” still costs your weekends
• How local control really works (and when it doesn’t) • The truth about Zigbee, dashboards, and backups
• Why automations save your brain
• And why rebuilding is part of the journey If you’re running Home Assistant on Proxmox, Docker, or Raspberry Pi — this one’s for you.