Dr.Mor, Author at Dr. Smart Home

Unlock the Airwaves: Setting Up a Radio Scanner on Unraid

Transform your Unraid server into a powerful radio scanner without the need for internet. In this guide, we walk you through installing the scanner’s server side on Unraid and setting up the software on your PC to receive live local radio signals.

March 21, 20255 minutes

Unraid

Self-Hosting Your Own Cloud on Unraid: Which Solution Is Right for You?

Unlock the secrets to setting up your own cloud on Unraid! In this post, we break down popular self-hosted file-sharing solutions—from NextCloud's extensive features to Resilio's rock-solid performance—providing real-world insights so you can pick the best fit for your smart home setup.

March 14, 20254 minutes

Home Assistant

Enhancing Your WhatsApp Bot in Home Assistant with Presence Updates

Want to make your Home Assistant WhatsApp bot feel more natural? This guide covers how to add a "typing..." presence indicator to your automations, making interactions feel more responsive and realistic.

March 5, 20252 minutes

Home Assistant

Adding Conversation History to AI Assistants in Home Assistant

By default, the Home Assistant conversation agents (such as OpenAI) do not retain conversation history, requiring users to repeat context in every message. This guide shows how to store and manage conversation history, ensuring AI assistants can understand context.

February 16, 20254 minutes

Unraid

Simplify Unraid Maintenance: Automatically Updating Apps and Plugins

Managing updates for apps and plugins in Unraid can become overwhelming as your setup grows. Learn how to use the "Auto Update Applications" plugin to keep your system up to date with ease, while maintaining control over critical updates.

February 9, 20252 minutes

Home Assistant

Enhancing the WhatsApp Addon for Home Assistant: New Features for Advanced Automations

The WhatsApp addon is an essential tool in my Home Assistant setup, enabling notifications, alerts, and even conversations with my smart home. While the original addon is fantastic, I’ve forked it to include new features like message ID retrieval and the ability to mark messages as read. This post walks you through these upgrades and how to integrate them into your automations.

February 2, 20254 minutes

Home Assistant

Adding AI to Your Home Assistant Notifications

How to integrate AI into your Home Assistant notifications using WhatsApp and OpenAI. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for enhanced and personalized messaging.

January 26, 20253 minutes

Gadgets Matter Zigbee

Matter Technology: The Future of Smart Home Connectivity?

Ever wish your smart locks, bulbs, and speakers would just get along? Thanks to Matter, that wish might finally come true. Here’s a closer look at how it works, why it matters, and my hands-on impressions so far.

January 19, 20258 minutes

Gadgets Home Assistant Tuya

The Ultimate Guide to Zigbee Routers: Types, Reviews, and My Experience

Suffering from Zigbee range issues? This guide breaks down the different types of Zigbee devices and reviews popular routers like the Ikea TRÅDFRI, Tuya repeaters, and the highly recommended Sonoff Zigbee Dongle E.

January 12, 20255 minutes

Unraid

How to Set Up a VPN in Unraid: A Step-by-Step Guide with ProtonVPN

Learn how to easily set up a VPN in Unraid using ProtonVPN or any other VPN service. This guide walks you through creating a VPN tunnel and routing Docker containers through it for enhanced privacy and security.

January 5, 20253 minutes