Automation – Our smart home

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.…

Lars 26/09/2025

Automation 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…

Lars 19/09/2025

Automation Bluetooth Smart home

Measuring Water Level in a Tank Using ESPHome and Home Assistant

Do you need to keep track of how much water is in your tank? In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I built a simple water level sensor using:…

Lars 09/06/2025

Automation

How to Create a Fun Notification Automation with Random Messages in Home Assistant

If you want your smart home notifications to feel a little more personal and fun, adding random messages to your automations is a great trick! Instead of always sending the…

Lars 02/05/2025

Automation

🌿 Smart Plant Monitoring with Home Assistant

Keeping houseplants healthy can be challenging, especially when juggling a busy schedule. Thankfully, with Home Assistant and the Home Assistant Plant Integration, you can automate plant care and receive timely…

Lars 30/04/2025

Automation Integration

Monitor Pollen Levels in Home Assistant with Google Pollen Integration

If you suffer from allergies, keeping an eye on pollen levels can be essential to managing your day. With the Home Assistant Google Pollen integration by svenove, you can easily…

Lars 14/03/2025

Automation Zigbee

Automating Kitchen Lights with an Aqara Vibration Sensor

Smart home technology continues to make everyday tasks more convenient, and one of my latest additions has been the Aqara Vibration Sensor. This small yet powerful device is perfect for…

Lars 02/03/2025

Automation

Automating Smart Charging in Home Assistant

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…

Lars 16/01/2025