Compile errors with ESP32 Atom Echo
Thanks to Smart Home Junkie's video (invidious link), I had my Atom Echos as voice recognition boxes with all audio output redirected to a media player of my choice (because the audio on the Echo is super quiet)....
What's the software they use for their livestreams?
I am talking about this kind of livestream....
HA Voice Chapter 7 - Supercharged wake words and timers ( www.home-assistant.io )
A good zigbee repeater light switch?
I have been using the Kasa (TP-Link) branded smart switches around my house, but now that I have a few third reality zigbee sensors for my doors and so on, I am seeing the value of using more outlets/switches that act as zigbee repeaters. Do any of you have pretty reasonable (and cheapish) smart light switches or outlets I can...
Amcrest IP4M-1041B + Home Assistant ( www.amazon.com )
Hi,...
In-wall light switch recommendations
I'm looking to replace a few in-wall light switches for lights that are not easily replaced with smart bulbs. I currently use Home Assistant with z2m for all my smart lights and switches, so zigbee switches would be preferred. Does anyone have recommendations for smart in-wall switches?
How do I get phone notifications from my server while I'm not connected to my home network?
Hey guys. Im running Home Assistant in docker container for few years and I'm super happy with it. The only way I access my server when not home is wireguard VPN. I noticed that I'm still receiving notifications even when not connected to VPN. I wonder how is that possible?...
Automating skylights with blinds to block direct sun
Looking for a solution on how to determine when to close and open skylight blinds. I can just do hours of the day but would like it to be a bit more intelligent....
I Made My Smart Home Presence Sensor Even Better! - YouTube ( youtube.com )
They've improved the Everything Presence Lite.
Breaking change in ESPHome 2024.6.0 ota component
I missed it in the release notes, but there's a breaking change in the ota component in ESPHome 2024.6.0. I figured I'd save folks some time and share the fix here....
Using HA to start my work laptop
No major question here, just thought you might find this interesting. It's an example of the kind of (off-the-wall) things you can do with HA that aren't immediately obvious. When I was starting out with HA, I enjoyed reading these examples, because it gave me ideas for my own setup. And, I wrote many automations that should...
Sleep As Android integration I just found out about is pretty ace. ( github.com )
It's been written by a self_admitted noob at integrations, but it effortlessly pulls in all data from my Sleep As Android alarm clock and even introduced me to features of the app I didn't know existed, and I've been using it for years....
HACS Setup Without GitHub Account?
HACS has a problem with hitting the GitHub rate limit when you first install it. It’s not really that big of a deal. You usually just need to wait an hour for the local database to populate....
Home Assistant 2024.6: Dipping our toes in the world of AI using LLMs ( www.home-assistant.io )
Apple put a Thread smart home radio into its newest Macs and iPads - The Verge ( www.theverge.com )
what's a good ip camera for home assistant?
I don't have yet any preferences. Cheap, easy to set up, secure. What do you use and can recommend?
Easy Way To Install Home Assistant on Proxmox 8 - SmartHomeScene ( smarthomescene.com )
I Create Better Automations Using These Hidden Principles - YouTube ( youtube.com )
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Finally figured out why Espresence was so shit
I woke up this morning at 6 am with IBS cramps. I tried to go back to bed but I'd woken fully up so by half 7 I was sat at my PC with a brew for some uninterrupted tinkering....
Using Home Assistant to protect from missile and drone attacks ( denysdovhan.com )
Best Local Smart Lock for Privacy/Security
I’m solidly leaning towards a Schlage Connect Lock due to its local only Zwave capabilities (which has the benefit of also extending battery life). I was strongly considering the Aqara U100 for its many features, but based on what I’ve seen I can foresee it being a nightmare to get working locally with home assistant and the...
Adding multiple buttons to ESPHome YAML ( slrpnk.net )
I'm trying to automate my dumb roomba. For this I ideally need a couple of buttons. I'm lost at how to add another button, that would have a different name and a different sent byte....
I'm still having fun with esphome
Since my air fryer notification I've bought 2 more Esp32 Dev boards from The Greal Mall of China- AliExpress. A couple days later I'd read about MMwave sensors and purchased a couple of those too....
My friends and family don't understand why I'm so happy with my air fryer notification.
"Hur Hur that's what a timer on your phone is for dude"...