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Unlock Home Assistant: Quick Tutorials for Google, Nest, and Advanced Integrations

Dive into Home Assistant tutorials! Master Nest, Google Assistant, and command line integrations with easy-to-follow guides.

Home Assistant Integration

The Ultimate Guide to Home Assistant Integrations I Swear By

Discover my top home assistant integrations to enhance your smart home setup. Get expert tips and hands-on guidance!

Smart Locks

Are Smart Home Locks Safe? Analyzing Security Features and Potential Vulnerabilities

Learn about the safety of smart home locks, their security features, and potential vulnerabilities. Stay informed on how to protect your home

Open-source smart home platforms

Top 5 Open-Source Smart Home Platforms to Take Control of Your Home Automation

Discover the best open-source smart home platforms, including Home Assistant, OpenHAB, Domoticz, Homebridge, and ioBroker. Learn how these platforms can give you complete control, and privacy in your smart home setup

Meshtastic

Exploring Meshtastic: Off-Grid Decentralized Communication

Discover how Meshtastic enables off-grid communication using long-range radios and mesh networking. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, emergency preparedness, and DIY tech projects.

Best microcontroller for IoT projects

ESP8266 vs. ESP32: Which One Is Right for Your Project?

Discover the key differences between ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontrollers. Learn which board is best for your IoT project based on processing power, connectivity, GPIO pins, and more. Choose the right microcontroller for your next build!

ESPHome

ESPHome Guide: Getting Started, Common Challenges, and Troubleshooting Tips

ESPHome is a powerful platform for creating custom smart home automation devices using ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers. Easily integrate sensors, lights, switches, and more using simple YAML configuration files.

Swann 4K Ultra HD NVR

Enhance Your Home Security: Integrating Swann Security with Home Assistant for Smarter, Safer Protection!

Learn how to enhance your home security by integrating Swann Security systems with Home Assistant. Discover smart automation, improve privacy, and protect both your physical and digital spaces with this comprehensive guide. Includes setup tips for ONVIF and RTSP protocols.

DIY

This Tiny Device Is Changing Homes Everywhere—Is Yours Next?

Learn how Kasa TP-Link Smart Switches make home automation easy. From quick installation to Home Assistant integration, these switches offer energy-efficient, voice-controlled lighting. Explore their features and find out why they’re a top choice for smart home enthusiasts

Wi-Fi Optimization

Optimizing Wi-Fi for Your Home Automation Devices

Learn effective strategies to optimize your Wi-Fi range for home automation devices. Enhance connectivity, reduce dead zones, and ensure your smart home operates seamlessly.

Home Assistant

How To Setup Remote Access For Home Assistant // 4 Methods // Exactly What You Are Looking For!

Learn how to set up secure remote access to your Home Assistant instance using methods like Nabu Casa, DuckDNS, and Cloudflare Argo Tunnel. Improve your smart home experience while keeping security in mind.

Save the Planet (and Your Wallet) with Home Assistant - A DIY Guide To Power Monitoring.

Hey there, and welcome back! In this article, we're diving into the world of power monitoring systems—and trust us, it's a topic worth exploring. If you're an energy consumer, you know that power costs are always on the rise. But did you know

Home Assistant & Zigbee: How to Set It Up and Put It to Use, and Why You Should Do the Same! Part 3. ZigBee 3.0 Dongle Plus

In this article, I will be talking about the ZigBee 3 Dongle Plus and how it can help you get the most out of your ZigBee setup. This device is advertised as "pre-flashed," but what does that mean? Does it work right out of the box? Let me

Home Assistant & Zigbee: How to Set It Up and Put It to Use, and Why You Should Do the Same! Part 2 - Zigbee Bridge Pro

In this second article, I will be continuing my discussion of all things Zigbee, by detailing the conversion of a Zigbee Bridge Pro for use with the ZHA integration. In the first article, I discussed the conversion of a Zigbee Bridge for use with the ZHA integration. This process is

Home Assistant & Zigbee: How to Set It Up and Put It to Use, and Why You Should Do the Same! Part 1 - Zigbee Bridge

Zigbee is a wireless mesh networking protocol that is utilized in a variety of consumer and industrial applications. Mesh networks are formed by Zigbee devices, which means that a majority of mains-powered devices can operate as a repeater for other devices in the network. This makes Home Assistant the ideal

Home Assistant

MQTT Install As Home Assistant Add-On Or Self Hosted!

How do you install an MQTT Broker? This blog post will also show you how to use Docker to self-host, as well as the Home Assistant add-on.  I'll also go through a testing tool that I use to test my configurations in a variety of environments. Background MQTT

Home Assistant

At Last, The Secret To Migrating Home Assistant To / From Docker!

Learn the step-by-step process of migrating Home Assistant to and from Docker with this comprehensive guide. Discover how to move your Home Assistant instance between Docker and Raspberry Pi, ensuring smooth transitions without losing your configurations.

Home Assistant

USB Serial Device Passthrough to Docker Container // Home Assistant

Learn how to pass a USB dongle through to a Docker container in this step-by-step guide. Whether you're using Home Assistant or another system, this guide simplifies the process of configuring USB device access in Docker, especially for Linux users. Discover practical tips for seamless integration

Home Assistant

Install Home Assistant Community Store {HACS}!

Learn how to install and configure the Home Assistant Community Store (HACS) to unlock powerful custom add-ons for your smart home setup. This step-by-step guide covers installation via SSH, Docker, and VM, helping you enhance your Home Assistant experience.

Protocol

Why Matter Matters!

Discover the history of Matter, the groundbreaking smart home protocol unifying IoT devices. Learn how Matter simplifies device communication, enhances connectivity, and what it means for the future of smart home automation.

Home Assistant

A Deep Dive Into Bayesian Sensors For Home Assistant!

Explore the power of Bayesian sensors in Home Assistant! Learn how to configure Bayesian sensors for smart home automations using probabilistic inference. This underused integration can help you optimize your home automation by analyzing historical data to predict future events.

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