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3D-Printed LED House Numbers with WLED and Home Assistant
Sometimes the best DIY projects start with a simple idea, a 3D printer, and an LED strip that refuses to cooperate. House numbers are supposed to be easy to read.…
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Celebrating International Dog Day with Home Assistant: Because Your Dog Deserves Better Automation Than You Do
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…
Posted inAutomation Smart home
Flashing Your Home with WLED When Your Dreame Vacuum Finishes Cleaning (and More Fun Automations)
Smart homes are at their best when they don’t just automate tasks—they communicate. One of the most satisfying “tiny joy” automations you can build is visual feedback: your lights reacting…
Posted inAutomation Integration
Using Home Assistant and TeamTracker for a Smart Football World Cup Dashboard
Major football tournaments are perfect for home automation projects. Whether you want live match notifications, automatic TV scenes, flashing lights when your team scores, or a dedicated dashboard for match…
Posted inAutomation 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.…
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Earth Day with Home Assistant: Smarter Charging, Water Insights, and a Sustainable Dashboard 🌍
Earth Day is a great reminder that small changes in our daily habits can have a meaningful impact over time. For those of us running a smart home, it’s also…
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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.…
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Smart Garage for $15 with Home Assistant
If you’ve been thinking about making your garage door smart — without overpaying or dealing with clunky apps — here’s the easiest solution I’ve tested yet. 👉 Check it out…