LINUX Unplugged 648: I See Live People
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Jan 5, 2026 Explore the innovative NetAlertX, a network monitoring tool that detects new devices and integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant and MQTT. Discover how it provides real-time alerts and enhances your home automation setup. The hosts dive into deployment tips, presence detection, and the nuances of open-source licensing. They dissect the differences between permissive and copyleft licenses while offering practical advice on choosing the right one. Plus, they recommend useful MQTT tools and share community highlights!
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Local Network Memory Beats Cloud Scanners
- NetAlertX builds a local, evolving memory of your network using multiple discovery methods.
- It detects device changes and visualizes connections without sending telemetry offsite.
Integrate NetAlertX For Instant Alerts
- Hook NetAlertX to local notification systems like ntfy or Telegram to get instant alerts for new devices.
- Add plugins (MQTT, Home Assistant, Pi-hole) to sync DHCP/DNS and extend automation capabilities.
Use MQTT+Home Assistant For Presence
- Expose NetAlertX device events via MQTT and let Home Assistant consume them as presence sensors.
- Map devices to Home Assistant persons to drive presence-based automations like lights, heat, and cameras.