Smart charging for electric vehicles (EVs) is not just about convenience; it’s also about optimizing costs and efficiency. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can automate smart charging in Home Assistant, ensuring that charging doesn’t start immediately when you plug in the charger but follows your pre-defined schedules or…
Automation
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Install the Easee Integration for Home Assistant
Are you looking to integrate your Easee EV charger into Home Assistant for better control and automation? The Easee custom component by nordicopen is a fantastic tool that makes this possible. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to install and configure it. Why Use the Easee Integration?…
Automation
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Troubleshooting PSA add-on with Home Assistant Automation
The PSA add-on (discussed in detail on roenning.net) is useful for managing your DS3 and other compatible vehicles. However, one recurring issue with the add-on is its occasional unreliability. Users may experience instances where the add-on stops working, making critical vehicle data unavailable in Home Assistant. To address this, I’ve…
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Smart Charging: Efficient EV Charging with Home Assistant
In today’s world, smart home technology is revolutionizing how we live, making our homes more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable. One of the most exciting applications of smart home technology is electric vehicle (EV) charging. By leveraging Home Assistant and a few powerful plugins, you can optimize your EV charging to…
Bluetooth
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Xiaomi Human Presence BLE Sensor
I recently bought a couple of Xiaomi Human Presence Sensors (model XMOSB01XS) and decided to test how they work with Home Assistant. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get them up and running. Installation Steps 1. Xiaomi Home Account First, you need a Xiaomi Home account. This is required only for the…
Integration
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Connecting Your DS3 E-Tense Crossback to Home Assistant
We recently purchased a DS3 E-Tense Crossback. While the car itself is fantastic, the accompanying app leaves much to be desired, mainly due to its limited Bluetooth connectivity. After some research, I found a solution to connect the car to Home Assistant, resolving most of the app’s limitations. This involves…
Integration
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Music Assistant for Home Assistant: Your Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Integrating music into your smart home setup can significantly enhance your living experience, and Music Assistant for Home Assistant is a powerful tool to achieve this. This blog post will provide a summary of what Music Assistant is, how to use and install it, and what it can and…
Automation
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Spook for Home Assistant: Your Guide to Installation and Benefits
Introduction Home automation is constantly evolving, and Home Assistant is at the forefront of this revolution with its open-source platform. Among the various integrations available, Spook stands out as a powerful toolbox designed to enhance your Home Assistant experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore what Spook can and can’t…