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Smart Indoor Plant Irrigation: A Home Assistant-Compatible Solution
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Smart Indoor Plant Irrigation: A Home Assistant-Compatible Solution

Discover a smart indoor irrigation solution using a Wi-Fi water pump that integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant. Perfect for keeping your plants hydrated, even when you're away.
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November 21, 20243 minutes
Recommended Zigbee Wall Switches for Smart Homes
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Recommended Zigbee Wall Switches for Smart Homes

Discover the best smart wall switches for your home, balancing aesthetics and functionality. Explore my top Zigbee and Wi-Fi switch recommendations, and learn how Home Assistant can integrate multiple technologies for a seamless smart home experience.
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September 19, 20246 minutes
Turning Dumb Devices Smart: Monitoring Non-Smart Appliances in Your Home Automation Setup
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Turning Dumb Devices Smart: Monitoring Non-Smart Appliances in Your Home Automation Setup

Discover how to turn your non-smart appliances into part of your smart home setup using energy-monitoring smart plugs and Home Assistant. Learn how to monitor and receive notifications when your devices, like a dishwasher or washing machine, are running.
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August 27, 20244 minutes
Understanding HACS in Home Assistant
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Understanding HACS in Home Assistant

Discover the best HACS integrations for Home Assistant, including Browser Mod, Powercalc, and Alexa Media Player, to enhance your smart home experience.
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August 13, 20244 minutes
Unlocking the Power of Automations in Your Smart Home
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Unlocking the Power of Automations in Your Smart Home

In this part of our Smart Home for Beginners series, we delve into the exciting world of automations. Learn how to set up simple and complex rules to make your home smarter.
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August 22, 20246 minutes
Creating Your First Custom Dashboard in Home Assistant
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Creating Your First Custom Dashboard in Home Assistant

Learn how to create your first custom Home Assistant dashboard from scratch, starting with a simple button to control one of your devices. This guide walks you through the process step-by-step.
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August 20, 20246 minutes
Important Terms to Know When Dealing with Home Assistant
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Important Terms to Know When Dealing with Home Assistant

Learn some basic Home Assistant terms, such as Integrations, Entities and Devices, so you'll easily be able to quickly create your own dashboards and automations.
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August 7, 20246 minutes
Smart Home: The Very First Step
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Smart Home: The Very First Step

Begin your smart home journey with Home Assistant. Effortlessly control your devices remotely and experience the convenience of automation with this simple and effective starter guide.
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July 24, 202412 minutes

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