10 Home Assistant gadgets I’m checking for AliExpress 11.11, plus discount codes
My 10 Home Assistant gadgets to compare for AliExpress 11.11, with discount codes, exact affiliate links and the version checks I’d make before buying.
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Ollama Cloud Pricing: What My Home Assistant AI Could Cost
Ollama cloud pricing is changing how I think about Home Assistant AI. Here is my $0.27 example, the free-model exception, and the real cost of… Read More »Ollama Cloud Pricing: What My Home Assistant AI Could Cost
Stop Memorizing Home Assistant Trigger IDs in Automation Editor
One Home Assistant automation can identify which window stayed open and show the right message. Here is how trigger IDs work in the current editor,… Read More »Stop Memorizing Home Assistant Trigger IDs in Automation Editor
Hermes Agent Home Assistant: Useful Copilot or Bad Idea?
I tested Hermes Agent with Home Assistant as a guarded smart-home helper: one simple proof, a state-aware away check, a changed plan, verification, and a… Read More »Hermes Agent Home Assistant: Useful Copilot or Bad Idea?
Home Assistant Advanced Mode is Gone – Making Settings Less Scary
Home Assistant advanced mode is going away. Here is what replaces the old global switch, how to use older guides, and why clearer setting names… Read More »Home Assistant Advanced Mode is Gone – Making Settings Less Scary
I Quit My Job After 20 Years to Bet on YouTube
After 20 years in a nine-to-five job, I left it to give YouTube, Automate Like Pro training, and our community my full effort. Here is… Read More »I Quit My Job After 20 Years to Bet on YouTube
Ollama in Home Assistant Is Ridiculously Easy Now with ollama-ha
Ollama in Home Assistant is now much easier with the Ollama-HA app. Here is the simple structure, what I use it for, and where to… Read More »Ollama in Home Assistant Is Ridiculously Easy Now with ollama-ha
Home Assistant Prime Day 2026 deals: join the live hunt tomorrow at 19:00 UTC
Join the live Home Assistant Prime Day deals hunt tomorrow at 19:00 UTC. We will check smart home discounts, filter the real 30%+ deals, and… Read More »Home Assistant Prime Day 2026 deals: join the live hunt tomorrow at 19:00 UTC
Prime Day 2026 smart home deals I would actually buy for Home Assistant
My Prime Day 2026 smart home deals shortlist for Home Assistant users, with buying checks, affiliate placeholders, and practical automation ideas.
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro Knows Your Face… But Can Home Assistant Trust It?
SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro adds face unlock, palm-vein unlock, and Matter-over-Wi-Fi. Here is the Home Assistant angle, the small catches, and what I would test… Read More »SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro Knows Your Face… But Can Home Assistant Trust It?