Chris Bongersdaily-dev-tips.hashnode.net·Sep 10, 2022A wild idea appearedI got this crazy idea a while ago that it would be super cool to have a custom Google Action that I could load onto my Google home device. My idea is to be able to ask it for the latest dev tip, and it will prompt back the latest article I've written...Discuss·16 likes·85 readsGoogle actionGoogle
Geoff BerlforOpenZiti Tech Blogopenziti.hashnode.net·Aug 31, 2022I Created a Zero Trust Overlay Network to Access HomeAssistantBackstory Solving Problems I wanted a way to check on my house (mainly my dogs) while I was away. So, I did what any trendy person would do and bought an IP camera with pan and tilt, which was great. A quick sign-up to their proprietary app, and I co...Discuss·3 likes·1.7K readsA Ziti Network For All The BerlHome Things!Home Assistant
Sam Lewissaml.hashnode.net·Sep 10, 20223 Keys to an Effective Smart HomeAnyone who has a smart home knows that it can get out of hand quickly. For non-techies, remembering which light switches they're allowed to use is a mental burden that far outweighs the value of being able to turn something on with your phone. I've p...Discuss·1 like·304 readsHome Assistant
Marco Mornatimmornati.hashnode.net·Jan 2, 2023Home Assistant: motion sensor coupled with a switchDid you already move your harms to your motion sensor to power on your external light, for example when you are on your deck having dinner? It happened all the time to me and it is really frustrating... so I created automation to stop it! 😎 What do ...Discuss·290 readsHome Assistant
Marco Mornatimmornati.hashnode.net·Dec 31, 2022Home Assistant: use ZigBee buttons to control other protocol devicesIn this blog post, I will show how you can use a ZigBee in a completely different and unusual way.You can control devices using a different protocol (ex covers using ZWave) but also, and I find it much more important, to use the different buttons on ...Discuss·518 readsHome Assistant
Marco Mornatimmornati.hashnode.net·Dec 30, 2022Home Assistant: simple "presence simulation" scriptDo you remember the "Home Alone" movie? When Kevin simulate the presence of his family at home using lights, television sounds, persons moving in the living room, ...?You can do the same using your Smart Home devices and Home Assistant. What to contr...Marco Mornati and 1 other are discussing this2 people are discussing thisDiscuss·682 readsHome Assistant
Marco Mornatimmornati.hashnode.net·Dec 29, 2022Home Assistant: control automation with Google CalendarAutomations in Home Assistant are very powerful allowing us to control anything in our home and, in this way, help reduce cost and consumption. To simplify the management I decided to use events to trigger input_boolean flags, and then use the boolea...Discuss·963 readsHome Assistant
Chris Bongersdaily-dev-tips.hashnode.net·Sep 10, 2022A wild idea appearedI got this crazy idea a while ago that it would be super cool to have a custom Google Action that I could load onto my Google home device. My idea is to be able to ask it for the latest dev tip, and it will prompt back the latest article I've written...Discuss·16 likes·85 readsGoogle actionGoogle
Sam Lewissaml.hashnode.net·Sep 10, 20223 Keys to an Effective Smart HomeAnyone who has a smart home knows that it can get out of hand quickly. For non-techies, remembering which light switches they're allowed to use is a mental burden that far outweighs the value of being able to turn something on with your phone. I've p...Discuss·1 like·304 readsHome Assistant
Geoff BerlforOpenZiti Tech Blogopenziti.hashnode.net·Aug 31, 2022I Created a Zero Trust Overlay Network to Access HomeAssistantBackstory Solving Problems I wanted a way to check on my house (mainly my dogs) while I was away. So, I did what any trendy person would do and bought an IP camera with pan and tilt, which was great. A quick sign-up to their proprietary app, and I co...Discuss·3 likes·1.7K readsA Ziti Network For All The BerlHome Things!Home Assistant
Derek Murawskyderekmurawsky.hashnode.net·Jul 25, 2022IslandBridgeSometimes it seems like home automation protocols are isolated islands, preventing devices from being truly useful. Sure, you can find integrations for the big services, but what about the obscure devices? I'm a fan of interoperability and local cont...Discuss·81 readsIslandBridgeDocker
