In my previous post, I walked through how to integrate Tractive with Home Assistant and expose your pet’s location, battery level, and activity data. But…
A Practical Alternative to Traditional Alarm Systems Home security has traditionally been dominated by subscription-based alarm systems—closed ecosystems with fixed rules, recurring costs, and limited…
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Environmental sensors are one of the most powerful (and often underutilized) parts of a smart home. While most people focus on temperature, humidity, and motion…
Every year on May 4th, tech enthusiasts and sci-fi fans alike celebrate Star Wars Day. It’s the perfect excuse to combine automation, creativity, and a…
Wearables generate a surprising amount of useful data, but much of it stays locked inside their own ecosystem. By integrating Garmin Connect with Home Assistant,…
If you’ve already integrated Tractive with Home Assistant once, you probably remember how simple it was to get started. Log in, add the integration, and…
If you live anywhere in Northern Europe, you already know the feeling. There is a sudden alert. You make a quick glance outside. Maybe, just…