In Part 1 and Part 2, we focused on understanding what Thread is and how to build a stable Thread network using Home Assistant and Border Routers. Now we move into the most important part: what you can actually do…
There are many reasons people build a smart home. Some want lower energy costs. Some want better security. Some want advanced dashboards with graphs, sensors, and statistics. And some people simply want one very important thing: Coffee ready before their…
When people first discover Powercalc, they usually use it to estimate the power consumption of a few smart lights or a television. That’s a great starting point, but Powercalc can do much more than replacing smart plugs. With a little…
A home gym is usually just a room with some equipment, a TV, and maybe a speaker. But what if the room could adapt automatically to the person using it? Different people have different workout preferences. One person might want…
In Part 1 of this series, we explored automations based on lighting and presence detection. In Part 2, we looked at time-based automations and daily routines. Now it is time for the final step in beginner-friendly Home Assistant automation: Building…
Every year on August 26th, the world celebrates International Dog Day — a day dedicated to appreciating our loyal companions, their unwavering affection, and their remarkable ability to somehow detect the sound of a cheese wrapper from three rooms away.…
Every year on the first Friday of August, the world celebrates International Beer Day — a noble occasion dedicated to barley, hops, yeast, and the ancient human tradition of saying: “I deserve this.” But in a modern smart home, there…
Smart homes often focus on efficiency, automation, and optimization. But there is one thing that is frequently missing from dashboards and automations: personality. Every year on 17 July, we celebrate World Emoji Day — a perfect excuse to make your…