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About Foxy's Lab
One person, too many smart devices, a server rack that won't stop growing, and some strong opinions about local control
What's This All About?
I started Foxy's Lab in September 2025, originally to impress a prospective employer (honestly). Turns out I loved making videos, so I kept going. What began as a bit of a career stunt turned into something I genuinely care about.
The channel covers smart home tech and homelabs in roughly equal measure, with the occasional bit of general tech thrown in when something catches my eye. My thing is local control. I think your smart home should work when your internet goes down. I think your data should stay in your house. And I think you shouldn't need a monthly subscription for a light switch to function. That doesn't mean I reject anything cloud-based — if the cloud genuinely adds value for you (not just for the company selling it), that's fine. But if a device stops working the moment a server goes offline for no good reason, I'm going to have opinions about that.
What I Cover
Smart Home & Homelab
Home Assistant, self-hosted services, server builds, and the platforms that tie it all together. These two worlds overlap more than most people realise, and I cover both in equal measure.
Device Reviews
Whether I bought it, got sent it, or it's part of a paid deal — every product gets the same honest shake. If a fifty quid sensor falls apart after a month, you'll be the first to know.
Automation Tutorials
Practical, follow-along guides for smart home automations, homelab setups, and self-hosted services. I try to explain the 'why' as well as the 'how', because understanding what you're building matters more than just copying my YAML.
Security & Privacy
Your smart home and your homelab shouldn't be a liability. I talk about keeping things local, choosing devices and services that respect your privacy, and why that cheap camera from a brand you've never heard of might not be the bargain it seems.
The Story So Far
1.6K
Subscribers
22
Videos
61.6K
Views
507
Comments
Still early days — but every video is made with care, and I'd rather grow slowly with an audience that actually finds this useful than chase numbers with clickbait.
Come Say Hello
I'm building a community around this channel and honestly, it's one of the best bits. The Discord has a mix of seasoned smart home and homelab tinkerers and complete beginners, and everyone's been lovely so far. If you want to chat about Home Assistant, show off your server rack, argue about the best Zigbee coordinator, or just lurk and learn — you're welcome.