Why I Stopped Saying “Good Morning” to Alexa
Discover how I automated my morning routine by using a smart toothbrush to trigger curtain opening, eliminating the need for voice commands to Alexa.
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💡 How I made my lighting smarter (Without touching my phone or talking to a speaker)
A personal journey into smart lighting, from remote controls to sensors and adaptive lighting.
Meeting My Smart Meter: A Home Assistant Story
How I connected my home's smart meter to Home Assistant and started understanding my electricity usage.
Automation: Beating the Japanese Summer with Home Assistant ☀️💧
How I automated my dehumidifier to keep my apartment comfortable during the humid Japanese summer.
Talking to Your Home: How to Use Home Assistant Voice Assistant
This article explains how to set up the Home Assistant Voice Assistant in detail. It goes beyond Alexa or Siri by enabling two-way conversations—your home can talk to you too. It covers speech-to-text with Whisper, text-to-speech via Google Translate, and Gemini LLM.
Review: TP-Link Tapo P110M Smart Plug - Matter Compatible Over Wi-Fi
Discover the features and setup process of TP-Link’s Tapo P110M smart plug with Home Assistant. A review on using local control, Matter compatibility, and energy monitoring options.
How to Build a Smart Home: A Beginner’s Guide
How to Build a Smart Home.
SwitchBot: Building a Local-First Smart Home with Bluetooth and Matter Integration
SwitchBot: Building a Local-First Smart Home with Bluetooth and Matter Integration
A Beginner's Guide to Smart Home Protocols
A guide about the different smart home protocols: ZigBee, Bluetooth, LAN, WI-FI, HomeKit, Matter.
How to Install Home Assistant in Your Home
Install Home Assistant in your home with ease! Choose a Home Assistant setup. Home Assistant is free to use!
Home Assistant: The Ultimate Smart Home Platform with Local Control, Privacy, and Freedom
Discover why Home Assistant is the ultimate smart home platform, offering local control, privacy, and endless customization. Learn how this open-source, community-driven project empowers you to create a truly personalized and secure smart home experience.