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 […]
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 […]
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 […]