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,…
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…
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…
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…
Every year on August 26th, the world celebrates International Dog Day — a day dedicated to appreciating our loyal companions, their unwavering affection, and their…
Every year on the first Friday of August, the world celebrates International Beer Day — a noble occasion dedicated to barley, hops, yeast, and the…
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…
There are two types of Home Assistant users. The first group uses Home Assistant to control lights, heating, energy consumption, and security systems. The second…