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 […]
Ever wished for one single remote to control your entire smart home — without relying on voice commands or multiple apps? In this project, I built a first step to a DIY universal smart home remote with a touchscreen, physical buttons, and even infrared support, powered […]
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 […]
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.“ […]
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 […]