{"id":2698,"date":"2026-02-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/?p=2698"},"modified":"2025-11-29T22:50:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T21:50:02","slug":"home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Assistant - solve problems before they arise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">6<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who hasn't experienced this? As soon as something in the smart home doesn't work as usual, you <strong>you<\/strong> as the \u201efamily admin\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201eThe light in the living room doesn't work!\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201eAlexa is no longer playing music!\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201eWi-Fi is gone again!\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list of such small but annoying problems is long - and you are usually the first point of contact. This can be frustrating in the long run because you constantly have to step in as technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news: <strong>Home Assistant<\/strong> can take a massive load off your shoulders. With clever automation, self-help solutions for your family and proactive alerts, you can prevent problems from landing on you in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article I will show you <strong>Practical examples and real solutions<\/strong>, how to use Home Assistant so that your family can solve small problems themselves or even solve them all by themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For detailed instructions and explanations of all configuration options, I recommend watching the YouTube video linked below. This video goes into detail about each individual setting, providing you with comprehensive instructions on how to set everything up correctly. Any code from the video can be found in this article, so you can use it directly without having to type it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#2_Klar_verstandliche_Anleitungen_fur_die_Familie\" >2. clearly understandable instructions for the family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#3_Proaktive_Hinweise_an_die_Familie\" >3. proactive advice to the family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#4_Intelligente_Automatisierungen_verhindern_Fehler\" >4. intelligent automation prevents errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#5_Ein_%E2%80%9ESelf-Service%E2%80%9C-Modus_fur_deine_Familie\" >5. a \u201eself-service\u201c mode for your family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#6_Beispiele_aus_dem_Alltag\" >6. examples from everyday life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#7_Sprachassistenten_als_smarte_Helfer\" >7. voice assistants as smart helpers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#Beispiel_1_Selbsthilfe_durch_Sprache\" >Example 1: Self-help through language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#Beispiel_2_Aktionsaufruf_per_Sprachbefehl\" >Example 2: Call to action via voice command<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#%F0%9F%92%A1_Realbeispiel_mit_Automatisierung\" >\ud83d\udca1 Real example with automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#Idee_KI-gestutzte_Antworten\" >Idea: AI-supported answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#Umsetzung_im_YouTube-Video\" >YouTube video implementation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#Fazit\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/home-assistant-solves-problems-before-they-arise\/#Nutzliche_Links_auf_einen_Blick\" >Useful links at a glance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-automatische-neustarts-bei-fehlern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Automatische_Neustarts_bei_Fehlern\"><\/span>1. automatic restarts in the event of errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many smart home problems are solved by a restart. With Home Assistant, you can automatically monitor and restart devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your WLAN socket adapter is \u201eoffline\u201c.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Assistant recognizes this and restarts the socket automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem solved without anyone annoying you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Klar_verstandliche_Anleitungen_fur_die_Familie\"><\/span>2. clearly understandable instructions for the family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone in the family wants to deal with technology. But with simple dashboards and pop-up notifications in the Home Assistant app, everyone has a clear path to a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The TV does not respond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The family tablet says: \u201ePlease press in the living room panel on <em>Restart the TV<\/em>.\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One click and everything is up and running again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Proaktive_Hinweise_an_die_Familie\"><\/span>3. proactive advice to the family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of someone noticing the fault first, Home Assistant can proactively let you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Washing machine ready? \u2192 Push message: \u201eLaundry can be hung up.\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printer paper empty? \u2192 Note: \u201eFill up the paper tray, otherwise you won't be able to print out your school assignment tomorrow.\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery in front door sensor empty? \u2192 Message with link: \u201eYou can find replacement batteries in the cabinet on the right.\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"atkp-container atkp-grid_3_columns-box  atkp-template-grid_3_columns\">\n            <div class=\"atkp-clearfix atkp-box-3-cols\">\n                            <div class=\"atkp-box atkp-smallbox atkp-box-3-cols-item atkp-clearfix\">\n                    <div class=\"atkp-thumb\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"atkp-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/415MIdvMnZL._SL160_.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Intel NUC 13 PRO NUC13ANHi5 Arena Canyon, 16 GB RAM 512 GB SSD, Intel Core i5-1340P, Win 11 Pro Mini Desktop Computer, 8K\/4K UHD, Gigabit Ethernet\/WiFi-6\/VESA for Business\/Office\/Home\"\/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"atkp-content\">\n                                                    <a class=\"atkp-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/dp\/B0C1YKGGWY?tag=sasbro0a-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"  title=\"Buy now at Amazon\">Intel NUC 13 PRO NUC13ANHi5 Arena Canyon, 16 GB RAM 512 GB SSD, Intel Core i5-1340P, Win 11 Pro Mini Desktop Computer, 8K\/4K UHD, Gigabit Ethernet\/WiFi-6\/VESA for business\/office\/home*<\/a>\n                                                <div class=\"atkp-author\">by Intel Corporation<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"atkp-bottom\">\n                        <div class=\"atkp-ratingbar\">\n                                                            <div class=\"atkp-rating\"><span class=\"atkp-star atkp-star-0 atkp-star-00\" title=\"0.00 of 5 stars\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"atkp-primelogo\"><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"atkp-clearfix\"><\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <span class=\"atkp-price atkp-saleprice\">\n                                Price: \u20ac 759.00\n                                                                    <span class=\"atkp_price atkp-baseprice\"><\/span>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/dp\/B0C1YKGGWY?tag=sasbro0a-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"  title=\"Buy now at Amazon\" class=\"atkp-button\">Buy now on Amazon*<\/a>\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <span class=\"atkp-priceinfo\">Price incl. 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VAT, Excl. shipping<\/span>\n                                                                            <div class=\"atkp-shoplogo\">Amazon<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Intelligente_Automatisierungen_verhindern_Fehler\"><\/span>4. intelligent automation prevents errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many problems can be prevented before they arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The garage door stays open? \u2192 Automatic closing after 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children's room light stays on? \u2192 Automatic switch-off after midnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Router hangs up? \u2192 Scheduled restarts during the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ein_%E2%80%9ESelf-Service%E2%80%9C-Modus_fur_deine_Familie\"><\/span>5. a \u201eself-service\u201c mode for your family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Assistant dashboards can be used as a kind of <em>Self-help station<\/em> function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideas for panels:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u201eRestart all\u201c button<\/strong>Restart TV, music system or router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FAQ panel<\/strong>\u201eWhy isn't Alexa working?\u201c \u2192 Suggested solutions (e.g. check Wi-Fi or briefly disconnect the device from the power supply).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status overview<\/strong>Traffic light system (green = everything working, yellow = minor error, red = problem, with solution link).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Beispiele_aus_dem_Alltag\"><\/span>6. examples from everyday life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internet slow?<\/strong> \u2192 Home Assistant tests speed automatically and reports: \u201eRouter restarted - connection should be stable again.\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heating cold?<\/strong> \u2192 Automatic check: Thermostat battery weak \u2192 Push message with solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spotify hangs?<\/strong> \u2192 Automatic restart of the integration in the background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Door lock not responding?<\/strong> \u2192 Instructions via notification: \u201ePress and hold the button for 10 seconds until the light flashes.\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Sprachassistenten_als_smarte_Helfer\"><\/span>7. voice assistants as smart helpers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone likes clicking around in the dashboard - many family members prefer to talk to Alexa or Google Assistant. With the integration in Home Assistant, you can have simple questions answered or even perform actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beispiel_1_Selbsthilfe_durch_Sprache\"><\/span>Example 1: Self-help through language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine the TV doesn't respond. Your child simply asks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201eAlexa, why isn't the TV working?\u201c<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home Assistant recognizes the intent and responds automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201eThe TV is not responding. I have restarted it, please wait 30 seconds.\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This solves the problem at the same time - without you having to worry about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beispiel_2_Aktionsaufruf_per_Sprachbefehl\"><\/span>Example 2: Call to action via voice command<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific actions can also be launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># scripts.yaml\nrestart_tv:\n  alias: \"Restart TV\"\n  sequence:\n    - service: switch.turn_off\n      target:\n        entity_id: switch.fernseher_steckdose\n    - delay: \"00:00:15\"\n    - service: switch.turn_on\n      target:\n        entity_id: switch.fernseher_steckdose\n  mode: single<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This gives you a clean script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then go to Home Assistant \u2192 <strong>Settings \u2192 Voice assistant \/ Nabu Casa Cloud \u2192 Alexa<\/strong> and release the script.<br>Now you can say directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201eAlexa, switch the TV to restart.\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or you can create a <strong>Routine<\/strong> on with \u201eRestart the TV\u201c \u2192 Action: call script <code>restart_tv<\/code> in Home Assistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%A1_Realbeispiel_mit_Automatisierung\"><\/span>\ud83d\udca1 Real example with automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also do the same with a <strong>Automation<\/strong> when you respond to a voice command from Alexa (e.g. via a virtual switch or scene).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># automations.yaml\n- alias: \"Restart TV via voice command\"\n  trigger:\n    - platform: state\n      entity_id: input_boolean.restart_tv\n      to: \"on\"\n  action:\n    - service: switch.turn_off\n      target:\n        entity_id: switch.fernseher_steckdose\n    - delay: \"00:00:15\"\n    - service: switch.turn_on\n      target:\n        entity_id: switch.fernseher_steckdose\n    - service: input_boolean.turn_off\n      target:\n        entity_id: input_boolean.restart_tv<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you simply control the <code>input_boolean.restart_tv<\/code> (a virtual switch). As soon as the switch goes \u201eon\u201c, the automation runs and restarts the TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idee_KI-gestutzte_Antworten\"><\/span>Idea: AI-supported answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It gets even more exciting when you use AI (e.g. the <strong>Assist pipeline<\/strong> with GPT integration in Home Assistant). Then your family members can ask questions like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201eAlexa, why is it cold in the living room?\u201c<br>and Home Assistant answers:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201eThe radiator thermostat in the living room has a flat battery. I've sent you a message with the information.\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This transforms Home Assistant from a pure automation tool into a <strong>real family assistants<\/strong>, who not only acts, but also explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"youtube\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Umsetzung_im_YouTube-Video\"><\/span>YouTube video implementation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Use Tado Auto-Assist for free with Docker (no subscription needed!) \ud83e\udd11 Selfhosted Script\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L0T9WIUJcgc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fazit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fazit\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Home Assistant, you will no longer be the <em>Family IT support<\/em>. Instead, many things run on their own or your family can solve small problems themselves. Automation, clear instructions and proactive messages are the key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will save you a lot of annoying \u201eCan you...?\u201c moments and give you more time for the nice things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutzliche_Links_auf_einen_Blick\"><\/span>Useful links at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\/docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Assistant documentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.home-assistant.io\/docs\/automation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Automations in Home Assistant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.home-assistant.io\/c\/blueprints-exchange\/53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blueprints - templates for automation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.home-assistant.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Assistant Community Forum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"jp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-8c6d8bc1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons jp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons\"><span class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sascha-brockel.de\/en\/#contact\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fas fa-business-time\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-baa7fa4c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-baa7fa4c jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading ticss-116fe371\">Interested, but lack time or knowledge?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-16f35f43\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-16f35f43 jp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading ticss-0e2b851d\">No problem. 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