Last updated on October 17th, 2021 at 11:31 am The new official Home Assistant Tuya integration is here and it is here to stay. It is developed to control Powered by Tuya (PBT) devices using the officially maintained Tuya Open API. Let’s see how to install it and how to Read more…
Last updated on July 29th, 2021 at 09:24 pm The latest security camera ANNKE C800 True 4K with Sony Sensor is here. I will connect the camera to ANNKE NVR (Network Video Recorder) which goes effortlessly, but it is interesting to see. And because the camera & NVR bundle supports Read more…
Last updated on August 18th, 2021 at 08:51 pm In this article I will demonstrate you the Home Assistant Almond installation and how to control your Home Assistant entities with Almond. I will show you where to configure USB mic and USB Speakers to have a full smart speaker experience Read more…
Today we are going to watch the Shelly Plug vs Shelly Plug S friendly match to better understand the pros and cons of these devices. I’m going to put their Form Factor, Max Load, Wi-Fi range, Software & Home Assistant integration to a test, so you can make a better Read more…
Today I will show you the Home Assistant Hyperion Integration! In other words – how to automate TV ambient light and Hyperion with Home Assistant. I will create several automations that will turn on and off Hyperion and the TV ambient light along with your TV. It is going to Read more…
Passive Infrared Sensors or PIR sensors for short or just Motion Sensor are completely supported by Home Assistant and ESPHome. I have a question for you why to buy an expensive motion sensor when you can DIY for cheap. In this article I will show you what parts you will Read more…
Starting from last week installing software on ESP32 & ESP8266 microcontrollers become ridiculously easy because of introducing the ESP Web Tools and Improv open standard. That will help the Home Automation guys like we all are a lot. Let’s see how. Later in the article I will announce the giveaway Read more…
Apple AirTag automations are possible! AirTag can be used as NFC tag that can trigger iOS Shortcuts automations. Don’t worry an AirTag is still going to work as an item tracker even when you are using it as automations trigger, but let’s find out how. What is Apple AirTag? Apple Read more…
I will show you how Home Assistant Bitcoin monitoring can be achieved using several different ways. Also how to create automations that will notify you when the Bitcoin price goes up or down. Same approach can be used for other Crypto Currencies. Coming up. What is the end goal of Read more…
Today I will show the latest 4K cameras from Reolink with local Person & Vehicle detection + NVR from Reolink and Home Assistant – working together seamlessly in a beautiful combination. This is probably the best security cameras solution that you can have in terms of features and lowest price. Read more…
