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Aled is the creator and curious mind behind Home Hacker Lab, where he documents his journey into home automation, DIY tech projects, and smarter living. With a first-class degree already under his belt and currently working toward a second in Software Engineering, Aled blends academic insight with hands-on experimentation to make tech feel less intimidating and a lot more fun.

He started tinkering with home automation in 2021—initially just a few devices to make life easier—but it quickly turned into an obsession with building clever, custom solutions using tools like Home Assistant. What began as a hobby is now a full-blown passion for finding ways to make daily life more efficient, creative, and connected.

When he’s not writing guides, testing gadgets, or elbow-deep in code, Aled is probably rethinking how to make his lights a little smarter, his routines a little smoother, or his tech setup just a bit more satisfying.