Do you use Home Assistant and want a central calendar overview - whether Google Calendar, Apple iCloud or a simple ICS link? Then there's good news: With the new Remote Calendar integration, you can now manage all types of calendars in Read more...
The digital landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Data protection scandals, rising subscription costs for cloud services and increasing restrictions from big tech companies have prompted many people to look for alternatives. At the same time, internet connections have become faster and more affordable, and hardware is more powerful, Read more...
The configuration of Home Assistant is traditionally done via the configuration.yaml file, which you have to edit manually. This process can be cumbersome, especially if you do not have direct access to the file system or are not familiar with YAML syntax. Fortunately, there is Read more...
The Alexa Media Player is a powerful extension for Home Assistant that allows you to fully integrate your Amazon Echo devices into your smart home. Not only can you control your devices by voice, but you can also use them for TTS announcements, automations Read more...
As a Home Assistant user, you certainly want a user interface that meets your individual needs. Home Assistant offers its own option for sidebar customization with panel_custom, but this is very limited in its functions. With panel_custom you can only add your own menu items Read more...
Do you know this too? You're looking for a file on your computer and the Windows search makes you wait forever - only to show you either nothing at all or the wrong results. That doesn't have to be the case! With Everything you get a Read more...
Tado, known for its smart heating thermostats, is planning to offer basic functions of its app only as part of a paid subscription in future. This decision could affect many users who previously used the app for free. If you want to know more about the exact background Read more...
Have you ever wished you could get more out of your Windows PC? Maybe a few features that you use all the time in your everyday life, but somehow can't really implement efficiently? Then Microsoft PowerToys is just the thing for you! PowerToys is Read more...
If you often type the same texts or repeat certain terms frequently, Espanso could be your new best friend. Espanso is a free, cross-platform text expander that makes your life easier. In this article, you will learn how to set up Espanso, synchronize Read more...
Monitorian is a slim and powerful tool for Windows that allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of your monitors individually and conveniently. The ability to control both internal and external monitors via a single user interface is particularly practical. Read more...
