Home Server with Raspberry Pi
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Home Server with Raspberry Pi

Build a complete home automation and media server

Advanced10 weeks1,734 students

Course Overview

Turn your Raspberry Pi into the brain of your smart home. This comprehensive course covers setting up home automation, media servers, NAS storage, VPN access, and more. Create a powerful, always-on home server that manages your digital life and automates your home.

What You'll Learn

Set up a robust home server environment
Install and configure Home Assistant
Create automated routines and scenes
Build a media server with Plex/Jellyfin
Set up network-attached storage (NAS)
Configure VPN for remote access
Implement backup and recovery systems
Integrate various smart home devices

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Server Foundation

  • 1.1Choosing the Right OS (Raspberry Pi OS vs Ubuntu)
  • 1.2Storage Solutions (SSD, USB, Network)
  • 1.3Network Configuration and Security
  • 1.4Docker and Container Management

Module 2: Home Assistant Setup

  • 2.1Home Assistant Installation Methods
  • 2.2Initial Configuration and Onboarding
  • 2.3Adding Integrations and Devices
  • 2.4Creating Dashboards and Views

Module 3: Automation Design

  • 3.1Understanding Automations
  • 3.2Trigger Types and Conditions
  • 3.3Complex Automation Scenarios
  • 3.4Node-RED Integration

Module 4: Media Services

  • 4.1Plex Media Server Setup
  • 4.2Jellyfin as Open-Source Alternative
  • 4.3Music Streaming with Spotify Connect
  • 4.4Photo Backup and Sharing

Module 5: Network Services

  • 5.1Pi-hole for Ad Blocking
  • 5.2VPN Server with WireGuard
  • 5.3Reverse Proxy with Nginx
  • 5.4Dynamic DNS Configuration

Module 6: Advanced Integration

  • 6.1Voice Assistant Integration
  • 6.2Security Camera Systems
  • 6.3Energy Monitoring
  • 6.4Custom Component Development

Projects You'll Build

Project 1

Complete Smart Home Hub

Integrate all home devices with automated scenes and routines

Project 2

Media & File Server

Stream movies, music, and access files from anywhere

Project 3

Home Security System

Cameras, sensors, and automated alerts

Project 4

Energy Management Platform

Monitor and optimize home energy usage

Requirements

  • Comfortable with Linux command line
  • Basic networking knowledge
  • Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB or 8GB recommended)
  • External storage (SSD recommended)
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Some smart home devices to integrate

Your Instructor

👨‍🏫

Marco Schwartz

Home Automation Architect

Marco runs his entire smart home on Raspberry Pi servers. He brings years of experience in Linux administration, home automation, and system integration to help you build a robust home server setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Raspberry Pi handle all these services?

Yes! A Pi 4 with 4GB+ RAM can easily handle Home Assistant, media serving, and more. We teach optimization techniques and when to consider multiple Pis for larger setups.

Is this course for Home Assistant beginners?

We start with Home Assistant basics but quickly move to advanced topics. Prior smart home interest helps, but we don't assume Home Assistant experience.

What about power outages?

We cover UPS solutions, automatic shutdown procedures, and recovery strategies to ensure your home server stays reliable.

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