Choosing a home security system is a minefield, especially when thinking of smart home. Do you go with modern, subscription-based cloud cameras, or a traditional,…
The smart doorbell market is crowded, with options from giants like Ring and Google Nest. But SwitchBot, a brand known for its clever and quirky…
I’ve been a happy user of the Nord Pool custom component for a long time, and it has served me well! However, with Home Assistant…
In the ever-expanding world of smart home security, it’s rare to find a camera that truly matches your needs. We often see incremental updates—a slight…
As an avid Formula 1 fan, I watch nearly every race. However, I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been engrossed in coding or tinkering…
I must admit, I’m a Solar Assistant fan nowadays, even though I originally found it to be a somewhat unnecessary addition that could be easily…
The smart home world is constantly evolving, and SwitchBot has been a consistent player, known for its innovative and often quirky solutions to automate just…
In modern smart home automation there is often a need to integrate temperature-controlled devices that have no IOT capabilities at all. This article explores a…
The AIO Energy Management integration for Home Assistant has been slowly, but steadily improving. Since I didn’t publish an article for version 0.3.0, let’s explore…
I’ve been dreaming of a smart roller shade for ages, and now I’ve finally had the chance to try one out! This is the third…