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Integrate HP printers into Home Assistant - fill levels & more

Have you ever realized in the middle of a print job that the toner is empty or the ink cartridge has failed? Preferably just when you need it most. Thanks to Home Assistant and HP printer integration, you can solve this problem right away. Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 24. November 2024
Smart Home

Notifications for Zigbee device updates in Home Assistant

Do you have Zigbee devices in use and always want to be up to date when an update is available? With Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT, you can set up notifications for firmware updates that inform you immediately when one of your Zigbee devices needs an update. Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 17. November 2024
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Car Wash: Car wash prediction in Home Assistant

You want to wash your car, but it could rain again the next day? Then Home Assistant can help you with the car wash forecast! With this clever integration, you can make sure that your car is not only clean, but that it stays clean for a long time. Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 10. November 2024
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IP Ban Whitelist/Allowlist in Home Assistant

If you use Home Assistant, you are probably familiar with the integrated IP ban function, which automatically blocks IP addresses that repeatedly log in with incorrect login information. This function ensures that potential attackers remain locked out. However, it is possible that Home Assistant may also mistakenly Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 1. November 2024
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Saver: Save states & variables in Home Assistant

Home Assistant is an incredibly powerful smart home system, but how do you actually save important states and variables that should be retained when you restart it? That's where the Saver integration comes in! With this practical extension, you can save the statuses and variables of your devices Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 1. June 2026
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Presence simulation in Home Assistant - fooling burglars

Have you ever thought about how you can make your home more secure while you are away? Burglars often seize the opportunity when houses are empty. But with the right technology, you can easily fool them. In this blog article you will learn Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 26. September 2024
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Debugging in Home Assistant - solving problems & errors

Everyone who uses Home Assistant encounters problems or unexpected behavior with automations or smart devices at some point. These little stumbling blocks can be frustrating, but with the right debugging methods, you can quickly find out what's going wrong and how to fix it. Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 26. September 2024
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Electric roller blind/blind smart: Home Assistant integration

Wenn man günstige elektrische Rollos, Jalousien oder Rollläden in Home Assistant einbindet, stößt man schnell auf ein Problem: Viele Motoren kennen ihre aktuelle Position überhaupt nicht. Sie wissen lediglich, ob gerade hoch- oder heruntergefahren wird. Home Assistant kann dann zwar Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 1. June 2026
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Home Assistant actions Retry: Fix connectivity

You've probably experienced this: You've set up your Home Assistant installation carefully, connected all the devices and suddenly a problem occurs - the connection to a device breaks off when you want to switch it on or off. Maybe it's due to a Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 7. September 2024
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Home Assistant notifications: All options explained

Home Assistant offers you a variety of notification options that you can use to make your smart home even smarter. Whether simple text messages, interactive responses or even images - Home Assistant allows you to receive all important information directly on your smartphone. Read more

By Sascha Brockel, 2 years ago 16. February 2025

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