Re:Blocky – a DNS proxy and ad-blocker for the local network
by efitz on Monday April 08, 2024 @01:22PM
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PiHole has an API that can be used to enable and disable the ad blocker.
I have a bunch of home automation set up, and through the use of HomeBridge and a plug-in I have a button in my Apple Home app on my iPhone to enable or disable the ad blocker. Since it's exposed as a smart home thing, you could hook it up to a voice assistant like Siri or Alexa.
I built an integration once for an Elgato StreamDeck.
You can also download apps that do the same thing; I have one called "Pi-Hole Remote" that works great.
Yes, ad blocker blockers are annoying, but they are trivially worked around.
I have a bunch of home automation set up, and through the use of HomeBridge and a plug-in I have a button in my Apple Home app on my iPhone to enable or disable the ad blocker. Since it's exposed as a smart home thing, you could hook it up to a voice assistant like Siri or Alexa.
I built an integration once for an Elgato StreamDeck.
You can also download apps that do the same thing; I have one called "Pi-Hole Remote" that works great.
Yes, ad blocker blockers are annoying, but they are trivially worked around.