Welcome to this tutorial, in which you will learn how to measure the power consumption of non-smart devices. We use Home Assistant and the PowerCalc plugin for this. With a virtual sensor, you can keep an eye on your energy consumption and make it more efficient. This allows you to include non-smart devices in your overall consumption. Read more...
Welcome to the world of smart home automation! Today I would like to introduce you to the Home Assistant extension "Spook". It's a real gem for anyone who wants to monitor their home and make it smarter. So you always have a flawless infrastructure. In addition, I also highly recommend installing Watchman. Read more...
Water damage can cause real chaos in your home. It often comes unexpectedly and can result in expensive repairs. But you can take action now and protect your house or apartment with a smart solution that is not only effective, but also surprisingly affordable: a €15 water sensor, integrated Read more...
Why a smart alarm clock? This innovative solution offers you a customized option for an efficient morning routine. By allowing you to set individual actions before your alarm, it creates a seamless transition into the day. The flexibility to control the timing of your alarm and set actions based on your personal preferences Read more...
Are you looking for an effective yet user-friendly solution to make your apartment or house more secure? Then Alarmo, the smart alarm system integration for Home Assistant, could be just the thing for you. In this article, I will guide you through the exciting world of Alarmo and show you Read more...
Do you want to optimize your smart home with Home Assistant and ensure that everything runs smoothly at the same time? Then Watchman is exactly what you need as a monitoring tool. This powerful tool not only helps you to keep your Home Assistant setup clean and efficient, but also to detect potential problems at an early stage Read more...
Want to take your smart home experience to the next level? What if your PC became part of your connected home and you didn't even have to sit in front of it to integrate it into your daily routines? That's where Home Assistant comes in - a powerful tool that helps you manage your Read more...
Have you ever set off for work only to suddenly wonder if you've left a window open? This little uncertainty can linger in the back of your mind throughout the day and cause stress. But don't worry - with Home Assistant and the right sensors, this Read more...
The world of smart home technologies is developing rapidly, and more and more households are opting to make their apartments and houses smarter and more connected. A central component of every smart home is a smart doorbell. It not only makes it possible to see who is at the door without Read more...
In the world of the smart home, integrating different devices to create a seamless experience is a must. One particularly exciting possibility is connecting Govee TV LED backlights like the DreamView T1 or T2 with Home Assistant to create an automated, immersive and colorful viewing experience. In this blog post Read more...
