2025 was, without a doubt, one of the wildest years for my Smart Home journey so far. From teaching my house to make phone calls for me, to soldering custom hardware, here is a look back at the projects that defined 2025. 🧠 The AI Revolution […]
Why settle for a boring, static light when you can have a smart home masterpiece that reacts to your touch? Today, I’m taking a generic glass sphere lamp and giving it a massive brain transplant. Using a D1 Mini (ESP8266), an LIS3DH accelerometer, and a custom […]
In this episode, I sit down with Lukas from hobbyblogging to talk about the smart-home automations we personally rely on every single day. We walk through the routines that quietly run in the background of our homes, why certain workflows have become absolutely indispensable, and how […]
In this video, I show you how to manage the sleep mode in your smart home without relying on rigid or overly complicated rule sets. Traditional automations often break as soon as daily life gets messy — but an AI-driven approach can adapt to your real […]
In the video linked below, I walk you through three practical DIY modifications that turn ordinary products into smart, flexible and Home Assistant–ready devices. These upgrades are simple, affordable, and perfect for anyone who loves squeezing more intelligence out of everyday tech. From the kids’ room […]
It’s crazy but I already play around with my smart home to automate my home life since 10 years and I have learned a lot during these years. And who else could I talk about this than my smart home? That’s why the following video shows […]
Introduction: What to Expect This video series showcases how generative AI can change your home. With practical examples, you’ll get a glimpse of what’s already possible today. AI Morning Message Start your day right with an AI-generated message when entering a room – tailored to your […]
We’ve all been there – in summer, your car turns into an oven, and in winter, it’s an icebox with frozen windows. But with a smart Home Assistant automation, you can make sure your car is at the perfect temperature before you even get in. In […]
The new Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are not only stylish but also have the potential to be a real asset. However, in Germany, where Meta AI is not yet available, their functionality is significantly limited. In my latest DIY project, I developed a solution: I control […]
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 […]