I set up an MQTT broker on my Raspberry Pi, and it improved my smart home
MQTT is an amazing protocol for smart home enthusiasts
Despite its small form factor, the Raspberry Pi is a highly capable system you can grab for well under $100. Depending on your interests, it can double as anything between an emulation system, stream deck alternative, customizable firewall, rudimentary NAS, and even a container-hosting platform. Arm it with Home Assistant, and you’ve got a reliable control hub for your smart gadgets and IoT paraphernalia.
