That old tablet in your drawer is the smart home dashboard you keep meaning to buy

Old tablets gathering dust can be repurposed as smart home dashboards instead of buying dedicated devices. Home Assistant works well via browser or app on any Android tablet, offering extensive dashboard customization. The tablet can be kept portable with a power bank or mounted near an outlet as a fixed display. Multiple tablets can serve different rooms with tailored dashboards. Combining Home Assistant with apps like Google Home adds flexibility for devices not supported by Home Assistant alone.