{"id":653,"date":"2024-03-05T06:18:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T04:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raspberrytips.com\/?p=653"},"modified":"2026-07-20T22:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:41:58","slug":"raspberry-pi-projects-for-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raspberrytips.com\/raspberry-pi-projects-for-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 Raspberry Pi Home Projects to Try in 2026 (+Links)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive way to turn your home into a smart home<\/a>. But there are so many projects out there that it can quickly become overwhelming. What can I do with a Raspberry Pi to make my home smart? That’s why I made a list of the best projects you need to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We often imagine a smart home with automatic lights and screens everywhere. But the Raspberry Pi allows many home improvements in different categories, such as security, network and home automation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will show you some of the most impressive projects that I have found, and I will give you a preview of the result and a link to find all the information to set up this project.<\/p>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for inspiration for your next Raspberry Pi project, I\u2019ve put together a list of 75+ ideas<\/a> with full descriptions, difficulty ratings, and links to tutorials. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or more advanced, there\u2019s something here for you. Grab the list for free here<\/b><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Did you know that you can turn your old dumb TV into a smart TV for less than $50?<\/strong> It’s the concept of Kodi, an open-source home theater software that you can easily use on Raspberry Pi OS<\/a>, OSMC<\/a> or LibreElec<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a great project to turn your Raspberry Pi passion into something useful for the whole family. Kodi allows you to access local files from the Raspberry Pi or other devices on your network (NAS and computer shares).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also install additional add-ons on Kodi, just like on your phone. For example, the YouTube app is an add-on you can install on Kodi to play YouTube videos on your old TV. Add-ons are available for all major streaming providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a simple project you can do in an hour to improve your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start here if you want to give it a try: The Ultimate Guide to Install Kodi on Raspberry Pi (OSMC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 – Philips Hue Smart Light Controller<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you don’t already know, Philips Hue is a smart lighting concept. You can buy a Starter Kit with a controller and two bulbs (check the price on Amazon<\/a>) that you can control with a smartphone app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My brother gave me a pack for my birthday years ago, and I’ve been using them ever since. It’s an excellent product, I really like it, and a Raspberry Pi can make it even more fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For typical users, the app allows you to do several things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n