The FRITZ!Box is much more than just a router - it can add useful functions to your smart home. One of these is the FRITZ!Box Callmonitor, which allows you to intelligently integrate landline calls. Perfect if you want to manage calls on different devices or receive notifications about calls in your smart home. Read more...
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 integrate all types of calendars into Home Assistant! What is Remote Calendar? Remote Calendar is 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 are tools that simplify this process, such as the Config Editor 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 it for TTS announcements, automations and media playback. In this article, I'll show you how 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 and customize icons. A real restructuring of the sidebar or the 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 find out more about the exact background and how the whole thing became public, you can Read more...
Light influences our well-being more than we often think. With Home Assistant and the "Adaptive Lighting" extension, you can dynamically adjust your lighting - depending on the time of day, mood or activity. Here I show you how to install and use the HACS extension to transform your home into a smart lighting paradise. Read more...
If you want to control your infrared devices smartly, the Logitech Harmony Hub is one of the best options. In this article, I'll show you how to integrate your Logitech Harmony Hub with Home Assistant and integrate your classic infrared devices into your smart home. With this integration, you can control everything from TVs to Read more...
Barbecuing is getting smarter, and you're right in the middle of it! Imagine enjoying a drink with your guests while your barbecue communicates with your Meater via Home Assistant and tells you when the food is perfect. With this guide, I'll show you how to integrate your Meater into Home Assistant and Read more...
Do you have a first-generation Amazon Echo Show 5 that has always worked perfectly? Suddenly the screen starts flickering for no clear reason? You are not alone! Countless users in forums - both in Germany and the UK - are reporting exactly this Read more...
