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.“ […]
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 […]