https://vo.rs/tags/raspberry-pi/Recent content in Raspberry Pi on vo.rsHugoenThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.Sat, 15 Mar 2025 09:45:00 +0000https://vo.rs/story/self-hosting-with-home-assistant-how-to-achieve-99-99-uptime-on-a-raspberry-pi-cluster/Sat, 15 Mar 2025 09:45:00 +0000https://vo.rs/story/self-hosting-with-home-assistant-how-to-achieve-99-99-uptime-on-a-raspberry-pi-cluster/<p>Running Home Assistant locally means you’re in control of your smart home, but relying on a single Raspberry Pi can lead to downtime during updates or hardware failure. With a small cluster, you can build redundancy and reach near enterprise-level availability. This approach draws on practices honed in data centers over the last two decades—scaled down to fit in your entertainment cabinet.</p> <h2 id="a-quick-look-back" class="headerLink"> <a href="#a-quick-look-back" class="header-mark"></a>1 A Quick Look Back</h2><p>Home automation began as a hobbyist pursuit in the early 2000s, with enthusiasts wiring X10 modules and custom scripts. Raspberry Pi lowered the barrier to entry, letting DIY tinkerers run full-fledged software like Home Assistant. As our houses fill with connected gadgets, ensuring consistent access becomes more than a convenience—it’s a necessity whenever lights, alarms, or security cameras rely on the system.</p>