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Why I Recommend Hostinger for Easy, Reliable Website Hosting
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Why I Recommend Hostinger for Easy, Reliable Website Hosting

This post contains referral information. If you sign up using my link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Check out Hostinger here If you're…
Posted by Lars 09/05/2025
Integrating my ML2440 Solar Controller with Home Assistant Using renogy-ha and a Bluetooth Proxy
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Integrating my ML2440 Solar Controller with Home Assistant Using renogy-ha and a Bluetooth Proxy

In this post, I’ll share how I integrated my Renogy ML2440 solar charge controller into Home Assistant using the fantastic renogy-ha integration. With the help of a simple Bluetooth proxy,…
Posted by Lars 08/05/2025
How to Create a Fun Notification Automation with Random Messages in Home Assistant
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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…
Posted by Lars 02/05/2025
🌿 Smart Plant Monitoring with Home Assistant
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🌿 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…
Posted by Lars 30/04/2025
Monitor Pollen Levels in Home Assistant with Google Pollen Integration
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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…
Posted by Lars 14/03/2025
Fixing OTA Issues in Zigbee2MQTT with Sonoff Ember Coordinator
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Fixing OTA Issues in Zigbee2MQTT with Sonoff Ember Coordinator

You're not alone if you're using Zigbee2MQTT with a Sonoff Ember Coordinator and experiencing issues with OTA (Over-the-Air) updates failing. Many users have reported that OTA updates do not work…
Posted by Lars 05/03/2025
Automating Kitchen Lights with an Aqara Vibration Sensor
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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…
Posted by Lars 02/03/2025
Switching from PSA Car Controller to Stellantis Vehicles Integration in Home Assistant
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Switching from PSA Car Controller to Stellantis Vehicles Integration in Home Assistant

If you’ve been using the PSA Car Controller addon in Home Assistant, you may have noticed some limitations in terms of stability and ease of use. Recently, I made the…
Posted by Lars 28/02/2025

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