Brent Gervais joins the hosts to discuss a lightning-powered app, the Open Home Foundation, and an open-source AirDrop replacement. They explore self-hosted file transfer systems, video streaming technology, and nostalgic tech projects. Sponsored by Tailscale, Unraid, and Grist.
Nextcloud is recommended for team apps at home with a baby, offering note sharing and easy document sharing.
Local Send is a self-hosted file sharing alternative to AirDrop with encryption and URL creation options.
Unraid simplifies complex setups and sparks interest in self-hosting projects, like setting up Jellyfin and Home Assistant.
Deep dives
Using Nextcloud for Teams
Nextcloud is recommended as a perfect choice for creating a team's app for home use with a baby. It offers a variety of functionalities like sharing notes, having a wiki, and easy document sharing for non-technical users. It allows for growth as needs evolve and ensures sustainable support.
Local Send for File Sharing
Local Send, a self-hosted alternative to AirDrop, was discussed as a convenient file sharing solution, offering options like URL creation and QR codes for seamless transfers. The app has a wide availability and supports encryption for secure file sharing.
Mass Catner's Home Setup with Unraid
Mass Catner shared his home setup journey, starting with a basic $200 PC running Jellyfin and Home Assistant on Unraid. Users praised Unraid for simplifying complex setups and sparking further interest in self-hosting projects.
Community Boosters and Support
Community members, including Paleo Nerd and Eric, boosted the show and shared their self-hosting experiences. Their contributions highlighted the practicality of projects like Nextcloud, Home Assistant, and Unraid for media storage and home automation needs.
In-Depth Conversations on Self-Hosting
The episode delved into various self-hosting topics, including file sharing solutions, home automation setups, and community support. Discussions ranged from practical setup tips to exploring open-source alternatives for everyday tasks.
How Chris created live TV streaming from his local media collection, Alex breaks down the new Open Home Foundation and what it means for self-hosters. Brent's been trying out an open-source AirDrop replacement for all systems, and much more!
π Boost with Fountain FM β Fountain 1.0 has a new UI, upgrades, and super simple Strike integration for easy Boosts.
Open Home Foundation β The Open Home Foundation fights for the fundamental principles of privacy, choice, and sustainability for smart homes.
Zigbee2mqtt Home Assistant β ZigBee 1 2 3 4 Gang Smart Switch Tuya Smart Wireless Scenario Switch Button Switches Remoter Home Assistant SmartThings
Immich β High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution
Announcing Traefik v3 β Iβm extremely proud to see that this project, born 8 years ago, has become such a critical piece of the modern cloud-native infrastructure stack, with the help of such an amazing community.
localsend β LocalSend is a free, open-source app that allows you to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection.