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 […]
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 […]