I’m wondering why this method that protect your vehicle from stealing is not super popular as it is very cheap, easy to implement and it adds peace of mind that no other security product can provide for such a small Read more…
I didn’t like the previous version of this sensor, so much as it had some big issues, but let’s give a chance to Aqara FP2 which is the latest, probably improved and much-hyped presence sensor for Smart Homes. Aqara FP1 Read more…
Today, we’re talking about the new Home Assistant 2023.5 and this release is almost fully dedicated to the Year of the voice: Chapter 2! So, it is full of new voice related stuff that are pretty exciting in my own Read more…
Home Assistant Container on Windows using Docker is possible! This article will be complication of super easy, step-by-step instructions on how to start Home Assistant on Windows machine using Docker. In other words, how to run Home Assistant Container, but Read more…
In this article, I will show you how to DIY a Smart sound sensor using an ESP board like D1 Mini, ESPHome and Home Assistant. The total bill of materials is less than $4 US dollars, which is cheaper than Read more…
I’m quite excited, because I got my hands on my first of the shelf Matter enabled device and I’m talking about the SwitchBot Hub 2. So, I will talk about it in perspective of Matter, Home Assistant, Apple HomeKit & Read more…
This article will be about what is new in the latest Home Assistant 2023.4 and it will be quick, dirty and to the point from start till the very end. Executive Summary As summary, in Home Assistant 2023.4 release: Let’s Read more…
Adding Victron MPPT to Home Assistant is now possible. Using this method that you are about to see, you can add any Victron device with VE.Direct port in Home Assistant. What is the goal of today’s project? In my article Read more…
Today, I’m going to walk you through the installation of a MPPT solar panel charge controller from Victron, along with a 2500W EDECOA inverter, in my Camper Van. And that is another episode of my Smart RV conversion series that Read more…
DIY Home Assistant Alarm System and several smart sensors is very easy and today I’m about to share my experience on how I did mine alarm in my RV. I will talk about Camper alarm here, but the principle and Read more…
