Toggle light based on motion
Lars Why do something manually, which can happen automatically?When entering the kitchen, for example, we want the light to turn on automatically, and as long as we are in the kitchen,…
2021
Low battery detection and notification
With Home Assistant version 2020.12 came Blueprints.Blueprints is an automation that is pre-made and can be shared with other people. All you need to do when using a Blueprint is…
Getting started
How do you get started with Home Assistant? Fortunately, it is not really that difficult.Home Assistant can be run on anything from an old laptop, NUC, Raspberry Pi, or for…
Develco Smart Plug mini
To be able to control kettles, ice cubes, coffee makers, etc., it is easiest to install a small smart plug between the unit and the socket.When you do this, you…
BACKUP !!!
A backup is a second copy of the data in order to protect themselves against these disappear by natural disasters or human error. A backup should be stored somewhere other…
Presence detection
By implementing presence detection in Home Assistant, you will be able to get many fun opportunities. For example, you can get a nice welcome message on the speaker when you…
Namron 4 channel switch
Namron has an 8-button smart switch that comes in both Z-Wave and ZigBee edition. By integrating this switch into the smart house, you can program the buttons to perform various…
Thunder and lightning
Thunder and lightning, very very frightening… Summer in Norway means lightning and thunder. And as most people know, there is some equipment in the home that is not too fond…