Have you ever wondered how you can open / close doors within your house automatically without having to permanently install an ugly rod opening solution at the top of the door? That’s what I am trying to build – a robot that can open / close […]
Looking to enhance your smart home with a touch of relaxation and cutting-edge technology? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build a Smart Twitterbox—a DIY device that automatically plays calming sounds like birdsong and jungle ambiance when it detects your presence. Using an advanced […]
Looking to level up your home automation? 🔒 In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to build a smart lock for your cupboard, drawer, or any other spot you want to secure—all controllable with your Apple Watch or iPhone! 📱🔓 This project integrates […]
In this post, I’m excited to share a powerful new way to analyze your camera images locally using AI models within Home Assistant. By leveraging Ollama, you can perform sophisticated image analysis directly on your device, ensuring your data remains private and secure. I’ve created a […]
If you want to monitor your water or gas consumption with Home Assistant but only have an analog water or gas meter at home, there is a great open source project for you! It is called “AI on the edge” and the project description can be […]
There’s nothing quite like the frustration of running out of gas in the middle of a BBQ. You’ve invited friends and family over, prepped all the grillables, and then – disaster strikes. The grill won’t light, or worse, it goes out mid-cook. But worry no more! […]
Hey there, Smart Home Squad! 🔥 Ready to add a touch of magic to your romantic evenings? Join me, The Smart Home Maker, in this game-changing tutorial where we’ll unlock the secrets to automatically controlling LED candles using ESPHome and Home Assistant. 💫 In this step-by-step […]
In this second video of a video series on how to create a local voice assistant which replaces Amazon Alexa and Google Home, we create a custom PCBA from the circuitry that we had built up in part I of the video series. We will go […]
Recently I had an exclusive interview with Simon from Simon Says Home Assistant, a renowned smart home YouTuber from Auckland, New Zealand. In our enlightening conversation, we delved into my passion for smart homes, my personal smart home setup, and some of my exciting projects. Watch […]
In this video I explain how I am building a first version of a DIY smart video doorbell built into the existing housing of my classic intercom using a Raspberry Pi, a Raspi camera and a push button circuit. The smart video doorbell is connected to […]
Welcome back to the second part of our DIY Smart LED Strip Integration series, where we take your kid’s bedroom lighting to the next level! In this installment, we build a more professional solution to seamlessly transition your battery-powered LED strip to mains power while integrating […]
In the following video, I dive into the exciting world of Home Assistant’s latest CarPlay integration, exploring five ingenious automation ideas to streamline your driving experience like never before. With Home Assistant’s recent release, the possibilities for seamless integration with Apple CarPlay are endless. Join me […]
🏡 Dive into the ultimate guide on building a smart home! 🌐 In this video, I’ll demystify cloud vs. local control, emphasize the need for a smart home hub (with Home Assistant as the top choice), and unravel the best communication protocols—WiFi, Zigbee, BLE, Thread, and […]
IKEA is selling a quite cheap air quality sensor which is called VINDRIKTNING. It senses the particulate matter concentration in the air and displays the air quality via some LEDs which indicate whether the air quality is good (green), medium (yellow) or poor (red). This device […]
Introduction Unlock the full potential of your garage door with this in-depth guide on upgrading from MyQ to RATGDO, an ESPHome-powered device for seamless integration with Home Assistant. 🚪 The solution: RATGDO Learn about RATGDO, an acronym that stands for „Rage against the garage door opener.“ […]
Welcome to a groundbreaking journey in the world of kids’ audio entertainment! 🚀 In today’s video, I’m going to show you how to revolutionize your Toniebox experience by adding a touch of wireless magic. Say goodbye to the limitations of wired earphones and embrace the freedom […]
If you follow my channel then you know that I am a passionate Smart Home Maker and I love all tech things. My goal is to inspire with fresh ideas and to level you up with tech knowledge. But how did I become such a smart […]
Are you also annoyed about batteries for LED light strips, e.g. for Christmas lights, always being empty? If that’s the case, then this video series is perfect for you. I will show you how you can convert an originally battery powered LED or LED strip to […]
Have you ever wondered how you can replace your voice assistant such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home with a local voice assistant that does not send your voice data around the globe but handles everything locally in your house, because you are worried about how […]
If you have a photovoltaic system on your house’s roof, you probably know the problem. During some times of the day, e.g. at noon, you have a lot of sun on the roof and therefore also a lot of self-produced excess energy which will be exported […]
Garden owners probably know the problem — you have set up a wonderful bed full of vegetables and/or fruits and a soon as the first fruits start growing, some uninvited visitors appear: SLUGS. They eat up everything or as least nibble on the fruits and everybody […]
Being welcomed with an automated, individual smart good morning message every morning before leaving the house to work which includes information gathered by your smart home sounds super awesome to you? Then watch this video to get a better understanding of how it works. To get […]
Today’s video will show you how I use excess solar energy to charge my car. The whole process is controlled via Home Assistant!
Detect car in front of garage to block garage door from opening / closing in order to prevent damage from the car. The content mentioned in the video can be found here:
If you have a beautiful garden you want to keep plants healthy and strong, hence you probably need to water them during weeks of hot summer days. Irrigation is the answer for this. Irrigation can be performed manually by daily standing outside in your garden watering […]
I guess, you probably know the problem – you turn on your washing machine in the cellar, it tells you the program will run for approx. 2 hours and during that two hours you maybe get distracted by other things so that when the machine is […]
Many of you might already have their home equipped with radio controlled shutters which is definitely very convenient – just push the button on your remote control and get the shutters opened, closed or stopped in between. Some of the remote controls also include a timer […]