I used Claude to vibe-code my wildly overcomplicated smart home
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The author, a non-coder, used Claude Code to create a smart home dashboard, inspired by online projects that simplify complex automation. This tool bridged the gap between idea and implementation, making advanced smart home control accessible.
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I am not, by any definition, a coder, but when I started seeing people's vibe-coded smart home projects all over my social feeds this month, I was intrigued. From a "master command center" built on a Lutron system to AI controlling a smart oven, people were unleashing AI in their smart homes, using Claude Code to build tools that would normally take weeks to create by hand. The barrier between "I wish this existed" and "I made it" suddenly looked remarkably thin. So, what did I wish existed in my home? A decent smart home dashboard that lets me control all my devices.
I've been reviewing smart home devices for over a decade, and the constan …