Did you remember ….? It is not always easy to remember all the things that need to be done. But if you put them in a calendar, then it is possible to have Home Assistant remind you of this. For example, if there is training today, or if the favorite…
Automation
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Smart automation with Namron 4ch switch
If you have a 4-channel Namron switch, it is unnecessary to make 4-8 automation to use all the buttons. In Home Assistant, it actually holds with just one automation. Note – this example uses a Namron Zigbee switch. It is integrated with the use of Zigbee2MQTT. As usual, we need…
Automation
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Different actions based on time of day
Sometimes it might be smart to have different outcomes by automation, based on time of day. For example, it might be smart to control the brightness of one light that turns on automatically, so you do not get max brightness in the face in the middle of the night. To…
Smart home
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Home Assistant Energy + Tibber
Home Assistant recently announced a new energy feature. Now it is even easier to monitor what uses electricity in your home, and in that way be able to control energy consumption sensibly. Do you have power from Tibber you can in a very simple way add the data so that…
Automation
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Toggle light based on motion
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, it is on. When we leave the kitchen, the light should turn off after a while.This can be solved by…
Automation
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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 enter which sensors/devices/units are to be used, the rest is usually done. This week’s automation tip is to get a…
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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 example a Synology NAS. Home Assistant supports a large number of different installations. Here there are great opportunities for you…
Smart home
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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 get the opportunity to create automation that turns on / off the devices, and you get the opportunity to measure…