Automation – Our smart home

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 Zigbee

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…

Lars 02/03/2025

Automation

Automating Smart Charging in Home Assistant

Smart charging for electric vehicles (EVs) is not just about convenience; it’s also about optimizing costs and efficiency. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can automate smart charging in…

Lars 16/01/2025

Automation

Troubleshooting PSA add-on with Home Assistant Automation

The PSA add-on (discussed in detail on roenning.net) is useful for managing your DS3 and other compatible vehicles. However, one recurring issue with the add-on is its occasional unreliability. Users…

Lars 07/01/2025

Automation Integration

Smart Charging: Efficient EV Charging with Home Assistant

In today's world, smart home technology is revolutionizing how we live, making our homes more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable. One of the most exciting applications of smart home technology is…

Lars 18/12/2024

Automation Integration

Spook for Home Assistant: Your Guide to Installation and Benefits

Introduction Home automation is constantly evolving, and Home Assistant is at the forefront of this revolution with its open-source platform. Among the various integrations available, Spook stands out as a…

Lars 18/05/2024

Automation

Fire alarm

If you have an intelligent fire alarm, then it goes without saying to create good automation for these in Home Assistant. Not only should the fire alarm beep loudly and…

Lars 19/05/2023

Integration

The Watchman

If you have had Home Assistant for a while, then you have also definitely added and removed some things in the solution over time. Have you ever thought about where…

Lars 01/05/2022