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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.“ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today’s video will show you how I use excess solar energy to charge my car. The whole process is controlled via Home Assistant!