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Never Miss a Failed Automation Again: Dead-Man Switch Monitoring in Home Assistant
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Understanding HACS in Home Assistant
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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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Home Assistant Alert for Zigbee Device Unavailability

Ensure you're promptly alerted when any Zigbee device becomes unavailable in Home Assistant using this easy-to-follow guide, keeping your smart home setup reliable and efficient.
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Get Alerts When Home Assistant is Down
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Get Alerts When Home Assistant is Down

Monitor your Home Assistant and get alerts during outages (without requiring opening your Home Assistant to the internet)
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My Recommended Smart Home Products: Zigbee Edition (Part 2)

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