Explore how to create custom React Native applications for controlling smart home devices in this 33-minute conference talk from React Amsterdam 2018. Learn about building your own bridge, sniffing network interfaces, and utilizing libraries for smart home management. Discover techniques for auto-discovery, querying devices, and implementing mutations for toggling and connections. Gain insights into the roadmap for developing personalized smart home control apps using React Native, offering an alternative to pre-packaged product applications.