Smart home – Our smart home

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…

Lars 02/10/2025

Automation 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.…

Lars 26/09/2025

Smart home

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.

Lars 15/08/2025

Smart 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…

Lars 23/07/2025

Integration 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.…

Lars 13/06/2025

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

Integration Smart home

Integrating Victron with Home Assistant

Living off the grid offers a unique blend of freedom and sustainability, and our cabin exemplifies this with its innovative power solution. Absent from the traditional electric grid, all of…

Lars 25/03/2024

Smart home WiFi Z-wave

Navigating Smart Home Connectivity: A Comprehensive Comparison of Wireless Protocols

In the ever-evolving landscape of smart home technology, the choice of wireless protocol becomes a pivotal decision, influencing the seamless connectivity and interoperability of devices. Let's delve into the intricacies…

Lars 11/01/2024