Dr.Mor, Author at Dr. Smart Home

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

News

Home Assistant Introduces Its First Local Voice Assistant: A Privacy-First Approach

Home Assistant has introduced its first locally operated voice assistant, enhancing privacy by avoiding cloud data dependency.

December 29, 20243 minutes

Unraid

Organizing Your UnRaid Apps with Folders for a Cleaner Interface

Tired of scrolling through a long list of apps in UnRaid? Learn how to organize your Docker containers into customizable folders, complete with custom icons, for a streamlined and visually appealing experience.

December 22, 20243 minutes

Home Assistant

Integrating WhatsApp into Home Assistant – Part 4: Sending Stickers

Send stickers to WhatsApp in Home Assistant - a guide and sample code needed to send fun and personalized sticker notifications from Home Assistant directly to your WhatsApp chats.

December 16, 20243 minutes

News

Matter 1.4 Updates Aim to Bridge Gaps in Interoperability

The Connectivity Standards Alliance introduces Matter 1.4, enhancing interoperability across smart home platforms with new device support and energy management features.

December 9, 20242 minutes