I installed Home Assistant on Pi Zero 2W and here's how it went

Smart devices seem good until you buy them and realize each needs a separate app to function and monitor. In my case, I have a few security cameras from one brand, and I intend to add a few Wi-Fi bulbs in some spots. Home Assistant was a perfect fit for this use case because it would let me connect and manage multiple devices, irrespective of brands, in a single dashboard. While there are multiple ways to use Home Assistant, including an old laptop, a VM, and more, I wanted to put my tiny Raspberry Pi Zero 2W to the test.