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🇳🇴 Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day with Home Assistant: 10 Smart Automations for May 17th

If you’ve ever experienced May 17th (Syttende Mai) in Norway, you know it’s not just a national holiday—it’s a full-day celebration filled with parades, flags, traditional clothing, music, and an…

Lars 17/05/2026

Automation Technology

Monitoring Gas Bottle Levels with ESPHome, HX711, and Home Assistant

Knowing how much gas is left in a propane or butane bottle is important. It is one of those small things that can make a big difference in everyday life.…

Lars 25/04/2026

Automation

5 Home Assistant Automations for a Smarter, Cozier Home

Living in Norway means embracing dramatic seasons: endless summer daylight and deep, dark winters. coupled with some high electricity prices. This unique environment makes a local, powerful, and flexible smart…

Lars 19/03/2026

Automation

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…

Lars 02/05/2025