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Understanding Thread in Home Assistant – Part 3: Practical Automations with Thread
Posted inAutomation Home Automation Matter

Understanding Thread in Home Assistant – Part 3: Practical Automations with Thread

In Part 1 and Part 2, we focused on understanding what Thread is and how to build a stable Thread network using Home Assistant and Border Routers. Now we move…
Posted by Lars 05/10/2026
Understanding Thread in Home Assistant – Part 2: Building a Reliable Thread Network
Posted inMatter Smart home Thread

Understanding Thread in Home Assistant – Part 2: Building a Reliable Thread Network

In Part 1, we covered the fundamentals of Thread: what it is, how it differs from Matter, and how End Devices, Thread Routers and Border Routers work together to form…
Posted by Lars 02/10/2026
From Alarm Clock to Coffee Maker: Designing the Perfect Smart Morning Routine
Posted inAutomation Smart home

From Alarm Clock to Coffee Maker: Designing the Perfect Smart Morning Routine

There are many reasons people build a smart home. Some want lower energy costs. Some want better security. Some want advanced dashboards with graphs, sensors, and statistics. And some people…
Posted by Lars 01/10/2026
Understanding Thread in Home Assistant – Part 1: Thread, Matter and the Modern Smart Home
Posted inMatter Smart home Thread

Understanding Thread in Home Assistant – Part 1: Thread, Matter and the Modern Smart Home

Smart home ecosystems are evolving quickly, and two technologies are now at the center of that evolution: Thread and Matter. If you are using Home Assistant today, especially with devices…
Posted by Lars 29/09/2026
Powercalc Beyond Smart Plugs: Building a Complete Home Energy Model
Posted inAutomation Integration Smart home

Powercalc Beyond Smart Plugs: Building a Complete Home Energy Model

When people first discover Powercalc, they usually use it to estimate the power consumption of a few smart lights or a television. That's a great starting point, but Powercalc can…
Posted by Lars 26/09/2026
Testing Your Smart Fire Safety System in Home Assistant (Part 3)
Posted inAutomation Smart home Z-wave

Testing Your Smart Fire Safety System in Home Assistant (Part 3)

Building a smart fire safety system in Home Assistant is only half the job. The real value comes when you can trust it. And trust does not come from configuration…
Posted by Lars 18/09/2026
Building a Personalized Smart Home Gym with Home Assistant
Posted inAutomation Home Automation Smart home

Building a Personalized Smart Home Gym with Home Assistant

A home gym is usually just a room with some equipment, a TV, and maybe a speaker. But what if the room could adapt automatically to the person using it?…
Posted by Lars 11/09/2026
When Your Mother-in-Law Comes to Visit: Calendar-Driven Guest Mode in Home Assistant
Posted inAutomation Smart home

When Your Mother-in-Law Comes to Visit: Calendar-Driven Guest Mode in Home Assistant

One of the most underrated integrations in Home Assistant is the humble calendar. Most people use calendars for reminders, birthdays, or garbage collection schedules. Useful? Absolutely. Exciting? Not exactly. But…
Posted by Lars 08/09/2026

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