Building the smart home stuff nobody sells — custom hardware, creative automations, and my own AI assistant.
Some days are loud and short, everyone’s head is full – and you only realize at dinner that the house was running at 180 the whole afternoon. For exactly those days I built the Family Stress Score in Home Assistant: one number between 0 and 100 that honestly reflects what’s going on in the house. What the score actually is…
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Daniel
· 11 hours ago
🏠 Local First Strategy: Taking Control Into Your Own Hands When thinking about smart homes, a Local First strategy often comes up. The goal? To handle as much as possible on your own infrastructure, keeping systems operational even if a cloud connection fails. Consider this: Do you want your lights…
Have you ever felt that your home network setup is holding you back? For quite some time, I felt that my trusty Fritzbox was just not cutting it anymore. I needed something more robust and professional. So, I decided to take the plunge and transitioned to a full UniFi setup.…
As spring blooms, it's the perfect time to expand your smart home into the garden. Discover how integrating smart technology can enhance your outdoor space. 🌿 Smart Soil Sensors One innovative approach is using Xiaomi Smart Soil Sensors. These sensors use Bluetooth Low Energy, ensuring they operate on a single…