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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.
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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…
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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.…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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Smart gingerbread houses
OK, maybe a gingerbread house can't be very smart. But the goal has long been to be able to control the lights in the gingerbread houses with the help of…
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Internet in the cottage
We have a good old-fashioned cottage in the mountains, without running water or electricity. There is hardly GSM coverage in the cottage. But for a long time, we have wanted…