Unlocking the Power of Home Assistant: 8 Unique Automations You Need to Try The Home Assistant Companion App for Android is such a great app and here’s why… Did you know that Home Assistant notifications can do more than just act as notifications on your phone? They can open apps, control media, manage ringer modes, […]
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In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the basics of ESPHome—a powerful tool for integrating DIY smart sensors into Home Assistant. Whether you’re a beginner, navigating through ESPHome, or an expert seeking a few tips and tricks, this guide aims to be a valuable resource for you. Key Sections Covered in the video I highly
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Exploring the Benefits of Blue Iris Security Camera Software Are you looking to enhance the security of your property or keep an eye on your loved ones? Blue Iris security camera software if certainly worth a look! In this video, we will delve into the features and advantages of Blue Iris, helping you understand why
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Exploring the Sonoff TX Ultimate: A Smart Light Switch with built-in RGB Lights. UPDATE – June 2023: Tasmota is now also working with this switch. The Tasmota configuration is now available on the Blakadder website! https://templates.blakadder.com/sonoff_T5-3C-86.html https://templates.blakadder.com/sonoff_T5-1C-86 Introduction: Today we’re going to dive into the latest offering from Sonoff: the Sonoff TX Ultimate smart light
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Exploring the Xiaomi Mijia Temperature and Humidity Sensor: Integrating it with Home Assistant Introduction: Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, I explore the Xiaomi Mijia Temperature and Humidity Sensor. This little device caught my attention because it utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy instead of Zigbee. To experiment with its capabilities, I have an ESP32 board running
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A Hands-On Review: Exploring a Four-Button Zigbee Scene Switch and Integrating it with Home Assistant. We’re going to take a look at this four-button Zigbee switch. We’ll explore how easy it is to hook it up with Home Assistant, a popular home automation platform. So, let’s get started! Unboxing and Build Quality: Before we begin,
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A Closer Look at Aqara P1 Sensor: Improved Features (and Performance?) In today’s article, we will be diving into the Aqara P1 sensor, an upgrade to the previous generation of Aqara sensors. While the newer FP1 and FP2 sensors may not be readily available or affordable, the P1 sensor offers an enticing alternative. Join us
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Sending Emails from Node-RED: A Step-by-Step Guide Introduction In this article, we’ll explore how to send emails from Node-RED, a powerful flow-based programming tool. Despite the rise of various communication channels, emails remain popular for their reliability and versatility. We’ll focus on using a Google account to send emails, but note that other account types
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Exploring the Power of Node-RED Function Node: A Practical Guide Introduction Node-RED, a popular flow-based programming tool, offers a wide range of nodes to facilitate seamless automation and integration. Among these nodes, the Function Node stands out as one of the most powerful ones, as it allows users to write their own JavaScript code. With
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Best Practices for Creating Effective Home Automations Introduction: Here, we dive into the exciting world of home automation and explore some good and bad practices when creating automations. Over time, automations can become messy, so it’s important to understand what makes a good automation. In this article, we’ll discuss the key factors that contribute to
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