Your smart home can do more than just control the light or regulate the heating. With the integration of JDownloader2 or MyJDownloader in Home Assistant, you can manage your downloads cleverly and automatically. In this blog article, I'll show you what JDownloader2 is, what advantages the integration offers and how Read more...
In the world of smart homes, we strive to be able to control and monitor as many functions as possible centrally. So why not also keep an eye on the status of your websites or services? This is exactly where Uptime Kuma comes into play. In this article, I'll show you what Uptime Kuma is, why Read 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 put this problem behind you once and for all. In this article Read more...
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. This article shows you step by step how to Read more...
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 ensure that your car not only stays clean, but also stays clean for a long time. In this article you will learn how the Car Read more...
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, Home Assistant may also mistakenly block the IP addresses that you actually always need - such as Read more...
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 handy extension, you can save the states and variables of your devices and restore them when needed, so that your smarthome runs seamlessly and smoothly. Read more...
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'll find out how you can use Home Assistant and the Presence Simulation project to Read more...
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. In this blog article, I'll show you how to use Read more...
Do you have an electric roller blind or venetian blind and want to integrate it into your smart home? With Home Assistant and the Cover Time Based extension, you can control your roller blind intelligently and check its exact position at all times. In this blog article, I'll show you how to make your roller blinds smarter, the Read more...
