Binary Tech {LABS}

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A modern smart home with a Kasa TP-Link Smart Switch on the wall, glowing, and smart gadgets visible in a cozy living room.

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

Living room with smart devices—cameras, sensors, plugs, Wi-Fi router—all wirelessly connected, illustrating an IoT smart home

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.

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

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.

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 that a properly installed and configured

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

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 explain in

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

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

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

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

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 (aka MQ

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

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.

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

Install Home Assistant Community Store {HACS}!

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.

Why Matter Matters!

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.

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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