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
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
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
Do you know this? Your Internet jerks, the connection drops out and it takes a restart of the repeater to get everything back on track. The problem: You don't always remember to restart your repeater regularly. The good news: With Home Assistant, you can automate this process and give your network more stability. Read more
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