Washer and Dryer Notifications for Home Assistant
Implement washer and dryer notifications in Home Assistant using smart plugs and custom sensors. Learn to set up automations for real-time laundry status updates and alerts.
How to Setup ESPresence for Room Presence Detection in Home Assistant
Learn to set up ESPresence for room presence detection in Home Assistant, enabling precise tracking of BLE devices and enhancing smart home automation capabilities.
Home Assistant - How to Install HACS
Learn to install and use HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) for easy access to community-developed integrations and frontend features. Includes GitHub setup and step-by-step installation guide.
Home Assistant Zigbee2MQTT Setup
Learn to install and configure Zigbee2MQTT add-on in Home Assistant, including setup with Conbee II adapter, adding and removing Zigbee devices, and troubleshooting common issues.
Home Assistant - How to Set Up Z-Wave
Learn to set up and manage Z-Wave smart devices with Home Assistant. Covers hardware selection, software installation, network planning, device inclusion/exclusion, and troubleshooting for a secure and efficient smart home system.
How to Install Samba Share on Home Assistant
Learn to install and configure Samba Share on Home Assistant, enabling secure file sharing. Covers setup, testing, and troubleshooting for Linux and Windows clients.
How to Install Home Assistant VM
Learn to install Home Assistant as a VM on XCP-ng for robust home automation. Covers downloading, VM creation, image attachment, and setup wizard, ensuring reliability and easy recovery.
Arduino HC-05: Bluetooth Smart Home Lighting Simulation with UNO, LEDs, mBlock 5 and Android - Tutorial
Learn to create a Bluetooth-controlled smart home lighting system using Arduino, HC-05 module, LEDs, and an Android app. Covers hardware setup, module configuration, coding, and app integration.
Using CNCF Projects to Enhance Home Elevator with Music and Announcements
Discover how to enhance a home elevator with music, announcements, and performance tracking using open-source projects like NATS, Grafana, Prometheus, and AlertManager.
Smart Homes Panel - Future of Connected Living
Explore the future of smart homes with industry leaders discussing innovations, challenges, and potential impacts on daily life.
Make Every Home into a Smart Home
Explore the future of smart homes with SmartThings' CTO Jeff Hagins as he shares insights on transforming everyday residences into intelligent, connected living spaces.
The "Everything" Ubuntu Server - Virtualization and Containerization for Home Use
Explore virtualization and containers to create versatile Ubuntu servers for file sharing, media streaming, wikis, and home automation using enterprise-level tools.
Home Assistant 101: Integrating MQTT Devices Manually
Learn to integrate MQTT devices into Home Assistant, covering sensors, switches, and lights. Gain practical skills to add various MQTT devices and better understand official documentation.
Open Source MQTT Brokers for IoT and Home Automation
Explore MQTT protocol for IoT, comparing open source brokers and discussing integration libraries. Learn key features and deployment guidelines for home automation and embedded systems.
Patterns of Authentication and Self-Announcement in IoT
Explores authentication and self-announcement patterns in IoT, addressing unique security challenges due to physical access, limited computation power, system vulnerabilities, and privacy concerns in various IoT scenarios.
Rootless Containers with Podman
Explore rootless containers with Podman, covering benefits, requirements, and practical applications like Home Assistant deployment. Learn troubleshooting and maintenance tips.
DIY Smart Home Demonstration and How-to Using FOSS
Learn to create your own smart home system using free, open-source software. Explore practical demonstrations and step-by-step guidance for implementing DIY solutions.
Back Dooring the Digital Home - Security Vulnerabilities in Smart Devices
Explore vulnerabilities in smart home devices and learn techniques for securing digital homes against potential backdoor attacks and unauthorized access.
Home Assistant 101: Splitting Your Configuration
Learn to split and organize your Home Assistant configuration into multiple files, improving manageability and intuitiveness. Covers YAML basics, file editing, backups, and various splitting techniques.
OpenSprinkler Pi - Building an Open Source DIY Home Irrigation System
Build and configure an open-source DIY sprinkler system using Raspberry Pi and OpenSprinkler. Learn hardware setup, software configuration, and automation for efficient home irrigation control.
Security on the Edge - Safeguarding Smart Homes
Explore cutting-edge strategies for securing smart homes in this DefCamp 2023 presentation. Learn about emerging threats and innovative solutions to protect IoT devices and networks at the edge.