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From Voice Chat Robot to Energy Speedometer with ESP32 + Home Assistant
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From Voice Chat Robot to Energy Speedometer with ESP32 + Home Assistant

Most gadgets end up doing something completely different than what they were made for. The XiaoZhi ESP32 AI Voice Chat Robot is one of them. Out of the box, it’s…
Posted by Lars 02/10/2025
Monitoring Water Tank Levels with M5Stack Atom and HX711 in Home Assistant
Posted inAutomation Smart home WiFi

Monitoring Water Tank Levels with M5Stack Atom and HX711 in Home Assistant

Keeping track of water levels in a tank can be a simple yet highly useful automation project. In this post, I'll demonstrate how to build a smart water tank monitor.…
Posted by Lars 26/09/2025
WLED Garage Gate Fun with Home Assistant
Posted inAutomation WiFi

WLED Garage Gate Fun with Home Assistant

I love small projects that make daily life a bit smarter and a bit more fun. This one is about adding WLED lights above my garage gate, then using Home Assistant to…
Posted by Lars 19/09/2025
Easy Weather Data for Your Smart Home
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Easy Weather Data for Your Smart Home

Integrate Ecowitt WS90 with Home Assistant for real-time weather data, smart automations, and a maintenance-free personal weather station.
Posted by Lars 15/08/2025
Integrate Your Škoda with Home Assistant Using MyŠkoda
Posted inIntegration

Integrate Your Škoda with Home Assistant Using MyŠkoda

If you’re driving a Škoda and running Home Assistant, you can now bring them together for better automation and visibility. Thanks to the homeassistant-myskoda integration, you can monitor and control…
Posted by Lars 26/07/2025
Smart Garage for $15 with Home Assistant
Posted inTechnology WiFi

Smart Garage for $15 with Home Assistant

If you’ve been thinking about making your garage door smart — without overpaying or dealing with clunky apps — here’s the easiest solution I’ve tested yet. 👉 Check it out…
Posted by Lars 24/07/2025
Zigbee Presence Sensor ZG-204ZM – Tiny, Fast, and Easy to Add
Posted inSmart home Zigbee

Zigbee Presence Sensor ZG-204ZM – Tiny, Fast, and Easy to Add

If you’re looking for a compact and responsive Zigbee-based presence sensor, the ZG-204ZM is worth a closer look. This small device punches above its weight in both speed and simplicity…
Posted by Lars 23/07/2025
ESPHome Firmware Update Notifications in Home Assistant – Why You’re Not Seeing Them (And How to Fix It)
Posted inIntegration Smart home

ESPHome Firmware Update Notifications in Home Assistant – Why You’re Not Seeing Them (And How to Fix It)

Suppose you’re like many Home Assistant users who rely on ESPHome devices for sensors, relays, or smart automations, you might be missing out on a handy feature: firmware update notifications.…
Posted by Lars 13/06/2025

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