This is a follow-up article about one of the most interesting devices of this year so far – the LD2410 presence sensor. This sensor is super sensitive even to hardly noticeable movements and it is natively working with Home Assistant. What is a Presence Sensor? First of all, in case Read more…
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 price & very little efforts. What this method is all 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 vs Aqara FP2 Aqara FP2 uses Wi-Fi and not Zigbee, 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 opinion. I will start with the least exciting new features 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 there is more. What else is included in this Home 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 a good coffee or beer, so cheers. For what the 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 & Google Home. I will also share what are the Pros 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 see the details. New Alarm & Cover Dialogs The first 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 from last week I added a Victron MPPT and an 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 is available here in my website and in my YouTube Read more…
