Interviews
10 years of smart home and what I’ve learned
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…
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Inspirations
10 Ideas for Generative AI in the Smart Home
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…
Tutorials
Never step into a scorching hot or freezing cold car again – automate your car’s climate control with Home Assistant
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…
Inspirations
How to Use Smart Bluetooth Tracking to Keep Your Kids’ Toys and Gear Safe and Organized
As parents, we’ve all been there: the kids have had their fun, and by the end of the day, bikes, toys, strollers, or even sleds are scattered around – sometimes…
Inspirations
Build your own motion activated LED neon sign
Looking to bring a pop of vibrant color and a touch of innovation to your favorite space? A motion-activated LED neon sign is the perfect blend of style and functionality!…
Tutorials
DIY smart door operating robot – step 1 (push / pull door)
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…
Inspirations
Build a DIY „smart twitterbox“, a little box that recognizes person presence and then play relaxing birdsongs
Looking to enhance your smart home with a touch of relaxation and cutting-edge technology? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build a Smart Twitterbox—a DIY device that automatically…
Inspirations
Build your own Apple Home Key cupboard lock which is furthermore integrated with Home Assistant!
Looking to level up your home automation? 🔒 In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to build a smart lock for your cupboard, drawer, or any other…
Inspirations
Analyze your camera images LOCALLY with AI models from within Home Assistant
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…
Tutorials
Monitor your water consumption with Home Assistant!
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…