370 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (72%).
r/smarthome Traffic & Engagement r/smarthome Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/smarthome Most Active Times When r/smarthome Is Most Active
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r/smarthome Flair Performance r/smarthome Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| I don't have a smarthome platform | 120 (32.6%) | 11 |
| Home Assistant | 77 (20.9%) | 7 |
| Apple HomeKit | 49 (13.3%) | 5 |
| SmartThings | 47 (12.8%) | 7 |
| Google Home | 37 (10.1%) | 2 |
| Amazon Alexa | 28 (7.6%) | 9 |
| Hubitat | 5 (1.4%) | 2 |
| Homey | 5 (1.4%) | 4 |
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r/smarthome Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/smarthome
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| smart | 134 (36.2%) | 4 | 8 |
| home | 87 (23.5%) | 5 | 8 |
| help | 24 (6.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| best | 23 (6.2%) | 4 | 10 |
| lock | 19 (5.1%) | 4 | 7 |
| switch | 18 (4.9%) | 2 | 10 |
| door | 16 (4.3%) | 4 | 7 |
| need | 14 (3.8%) | 6 | 10 |
| hub | 13 (3.5%) | 2 | 9 |
| apartment | 13 (3.5%) | 3 | 4 |
r/smarthome Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/smarthome
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| hub.sanytron.com | 3 | 9 |
| interconnectd.com | 3 | 1 |
r/smarthome Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/smarthome
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POV: After my niece came over...
First time wiring a 3-gang box. I think the wiring was easier that fitting it all back in the box.
An self hosted alternative to the Home Assistant dashboard, DAKBoard or ImmichFrame
Built a wall calendar app to save my spare Android tablet from the drawer—wanted to share it with you guys.
What is this output?
Chores got less annoying when I stopped making them a verbal reminder loop
Just moved into this “new to me” house and everything is “smart” can you guys tell me what these devices are?
What's one smart home device you can't live without?
Made a free browser tool that converts IR/RF signals between every format — BroadLink, ESPHome, Flipper, Pronto, LIRC and more (no install, no account)
What household chore do you think robots will take over next?
r/smarthome Audience Overlap r/smarthome Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/smarthome FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/smarthome
What's the best time to post on r/smarthome?
Based on posting volume, r/smarthome is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/smarthome?
r/smarthome averages 12 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/smarthome get?
Posts on r/smarthome average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/smarthome get most?
On r/smarthome, most posts are text posts (72%)