357 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 12 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (74%).
r/smarthome Traffic & Engagement r/smarthome Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/smarthome Most Active Times When r/smarthome Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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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 | 102 (28.7%) | 10 |
| Home Assistant | 92 (25.9%) | 11 |
| SmartThings | 53 (14.9%) | 2 |
| Amazon Alexa | 40 (11.3%) | 7 |
| Apple HomeKit | 36 (10.1%) | 15 |
| Google Home | 26 (7.3%) | 11 |
| Aqara | 3 (0.8%) | 1 |
| Homey | 3 (0.8%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/smarthome Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/smarthome
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| smart | 145 (40.6%) | 11 | 13 |
| home | 63 (17.6%) | 9 | 7 |
| lights | 20 (5.6%) | 6 | 7 |
| lock | 20 (5.6%) | 6 | 7 |
| switch | 17 (4.8%) | 4 | 9 |
| light | 17 (4.8%) | 38 | 26 |
| bulbs | 14 (3.9%) | 4 | 11 |
| looking | 14 (3.9%) | 2 | 6 |
| best | 14 (3.9%) | 4 | 13 |
| setup | 14 (3.9%) | 4 | 4 |
r/smarthome Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/smarthome
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/smarthome Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/smarthome
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
These smart TV backlights are AWFUL for low-light scenes
I hacked a $6 weather clock to call my elevator from inside my apartment - why isn’t this a standard feature?
Apolosign Hub (27inch / 4k model)
I got tired of scrolling a list of devices, so I made an app where you control your smart home from a 3D model of your actual house
What smart home device made you wonder why you waited so long?
We're building an accurate, beautiful and open-source air quality monitor. Come join us!
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub reportedly set to be announced October 13
Is there anything like this on the market?
Diploma Thesis
Going on vacation and just realized my house has zero security
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| These smart TV backlights are AWFUL for low-light scenes | 611 | 350 | image | Sep 4 |
| I hacked a $6 weather clock to call my elevator from inside my apartment - why isn’t this a standard feature? | 223 | 48 | image | Sep 7 |
| Apolosign Hub (27inch / 4k model) | 177 | 55 | image | Sep 10 |
| I got tired of scrolling a list of devices, so I made an app where you control your smart home from a 3D model of your actual house | 157 | 16 | image | Sep 1 |
| What smart home device made you wonder why you waited so long? | 145 | 85 | text | Sep 13 |
| We're building an accurate, beautiful and open-source air quality monitor. Come join us! | 143 | 43 | image | Sep 14 |
| Apple's long-rumored smart home hub reportedly set to be announced October 13 | 137 | 49 | link | Sep 30 |
| Is there anything like this on the market? | 134 | 54 | image | Sep 22 |
| Diploma Thesis | 108 | 14 | image | Sep 6 |
| Going on vacation and just realized my house has zero security | 66 | 47 | text | Sep 24 |
r/smarthome Audience Overlap r/smarthome Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
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 Tuesdays around 3 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 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/smarthome get most?
On r/smarthome, most posts are text posts (74%)