Taming the Internet Beast: A Smart Home Approach to Moderation
2025-06-22
Tired of internet distractions, the author built a smart home system to control social media access. Using AdGuard Home, Home Assistant, and a Zigbee smart plug, they created an automation: a button press temporarily disables AdGuard's filtering for 15 minutes, followed by a one-hour cooldown. The article details the setup, including AdGuard Home API configuration and Home Assistant automation, offering a practical solution for managing internet usage and combating addiction.
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