WiFi – Our smart home

Build a Smarter, Local-First Home with ESPHome, Eufy Security and Zigbee2MQTT

A good smart home is not the one with the most devices. It is the one that makes reliable decisions. That usually means moving away from cloud-heavy gadgets. You aim…

Lars 23/03/2026

Smart home Technology WiFi

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

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

Technology 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…

Lars 24/07/2025

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

Integration Smart home WiFi

Aqara FP2 presence sensor

I just got an Aqara FP2 presence sensor, and here is how I added this sensor to Home Assistant. Note - this sensor is using WiFi. The first thing you…

Lars 27/04/2023