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Voice-Controlled Automation: How to Use Alexa with Home Assistant
Learn how to set up and use Alexa voice control with Home Assistant, using either the Nabu Casa cloud or the free Emulated Hue integration.
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Mastering Zigbee: Essential Tips for Optimizing Your Smart Home Network
Hard-earned and essential tips to optimize your Zigbee network for better connectivity, stability, and overall performance in your smart home.
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Creating an Intercom Button with Home Assistant and Alexa
Learn how to create an intercom button in Home Assistant to send announcements through your Alexa device, including script setup and a custom dashboard button.
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Connecting to Your Home Assistant Remotely: A Guide
Learn how to securely connect to your Home Assistant and entire home network from anywhere using a home VPN, allowing you to control smart devices, access your Plex server, and more—all for free.
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Recommended Product: Zigbee Wall Switch Button
Explore the versatility of the new Zigbee wall switch button, available in both remote control and traditional wall switch designs. This battery-powered device offers flexible control over your smart home, with easy integration into Home Assistant.
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Connecting Your Oral-B Smart Toothbrush to Home Assistant
Ever thought about adding your toothbrush to your smart home setup? In this post, I'll walk you through the steps of integrating an Oral-B Smart toothbrush with Home Assistant, allowing you to track your brushing habits, set up automations, and even visualize your brushing session on a Home Assistant dashboard. It’s a quirky project, but surprisingly simple to do!
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Zigbee Devices Ranked: The Best and Worst from My Smart Home Experience
A detailed ranking of the Zigbee devices I’ve used, from the best performers to those that left me disappointed. If you’re setting up a smart home and looking for reliable Zigbee sensors, this guide will help you make informed decisions on what’s worth your time and money.
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Sync Alexa Shopping List with Home Assistant
In this guide, we explore a method to synchronize the Alexa Shopping List with Home Assistant, displaying the list on the Home Assistant dashboard and keeping it updated as you add or remove items via Alexa or the Alexa app.
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Smart Control of Your Wall-Mounted Tablet: Automating Screen On/Off with Home Assistant
Automate your wall-mounted tablet's screen using Fully Kiosk Browser and Home Assistant. Wake it up when you're nearby or when specific events happen.
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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.