About No Cloud Needed
Your hardware. Your data. Your control.
No Cloud Needed is a practical publication for people who want more control over their technology. We cover self-hosting, Home Assistant, Unraid, UniFi, networking, and everyday smart-home projects.
The goal is simple: help you understand your options, build something useful, and keep it working. Clear explanations, useful screenshots, and honest trade-offs.
Start with what you need.
You don’t need to build an entire home lab at once. Start with one project that makes your life easier, whether that’s a media server, better backups, or lights that work reliably.
Know what a recommendation is based on.
We distinguish published specifications from hands-on testing, link to our sources, and make room for the limitations. When a guide is still in preparation, it’s labeled as an outline.