Using a spare mini PC for home light automation
A spare HP EliteDesk G800 mini PC could be reused to lights and similar home devices. The machine is currently unused, and the goal is to put it to work instead of leaving it idle. Its is described as about 35 watts, which is presented as low.
The hardware includes an Intel i5-6500T and 32 GB of DDR4 RAM. The main question is which app or software would be suitable for running this kind of setup.
Key points
- The device is a spare HP EliteDesk G800 mini PC.
- The intended use is lights and similar home devices.
- The stated is about 35 watts.
- The listed hardware is an i5-6500T with 32 GB of DDR4 RAM.
- The idea maps well to small always-on servers like a Mac mini.