Dr.Mor, Author at Dr. Smart Home

Crafty Controller 4: The Next Generation Minecraft Server on Unraid

Discover how to set up Crafty Controller 4 on Unraid for a feature-rich Minecraft server. Enjoy a user-friendly WebUI, support for multiple game variants, and seamless mod integration.

April 11, 20252 minutes

Alexa Home Assistant Tuya

Press, Track, Earn: Transforming a Zigbee Button into a Smart Chore Tracker

how to repurpose a Zigbee button for chore tracking in your home.

April 4, 20253 minutes

Unraid

Secure External File Sharing from Your Unraid Server

Learn how to securely share large files hosted on your Unraid server without opening ports or relying on third-party cloud storage. This step-by-step guide shows how to leverage Cloudflare Tunnel and a Cloudflare Worker to restrict access only to valid FileBrowser share links.

March 28, 20256 minutes

Unraid

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