Among the current models the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Asus Zenphone 10 seem to be the best options when size matters.

Both are similar in volume, but the ZP10 is less wide while the S23 is quite a bit slimmer.

Advantages ZP10:

• Larger Battery
• No Samsung Bloatware
• Slightly more pocketable

Advantages S23:

• bigger Display
• better Cameras

I went for the S23 because I think you get more phone for the size.

That really sucks!

I’m waiting for the Razr vs Flip reviews to see which one comes out on top, but this is a big - for the flip!

It is but the mod does not allow questions there.

They are out there but not in large quantities.

i.e. my new home server runs on an odroid H3

Also discounted in .at/.de!

Also check out 'Everything Smart Home 's video. He compiled a prime day offers spreadsheet: https://youtu.be/BTlypaOe4G8

If you like statistics give graphana a look. It’s a very powerful graphing toolkit, given enough time you can create really beautiful views of your data.

If you need aditional data: Many smart plugs can measure power consumption…

Before buying more sensors/actuators: Think about the communication pritocols you want to use:

WiFi

• No additional HW required
• Simple setup
• No battery powered devices or high battery consumption

Bluetooth

• Probably no add. HW req.
• Battery powered devices
• limited range

Zigbee

• good range
• lots of devices
• low power/battery powered
• needs add. HW (usb stick)
• may be a little more complex to set up

(This is just a veeery short summary)

Seems like my scenario is less challanging…

Have you set the sensibility to high and run the ‘empty room’ calibration in the app? (Don’t know the exact enlish name for the option…).

I started out with docker because it looked like a clean and portable solution.

After adding container after container to get the features/add-ons i wanted, various hassles with USB components and networking troubles I ended up with a solution that was a PITA to keep updated.

Then I switched to a RPi and it was smooth sailing (especially integrated updates and backup).

Next step is to move it to proymox running on an Odroid H3…