Tag: Home Assistant

Enabling Guest Mode TTS feedback for Home Assistant

Enabling Guest Mode TTS feedback for Home Assistant

I have been using input booleans in my Home Assistant set up from the very start.  They basically just become virtual switches that allow you ... Read More

Fixing my Home Assistant Breaking Changes with Atom!

Fixing my Home Assistant Breaking Changes with Atom!

This weekend I did some maintenance on my Smart Home configurations and needed to correct some Breaking Changes that were introduced with some recent updates.  ... Read More

Logitech removes local API access.  Bricks Harmony Hub for Home Automation Enthusiasts

Logitech removes local API access. Bricks Harmony Hub for Home Automation Enthusiasts

In another episode of Company knows Best, Logitech has decided to remove the unofficial local API access to their Harmony Hubs.  For many people (and ... Read More

How to Weatherproof your Outdoor Smart Plugs on the Cheap!

How to Weatherproof your Outdoor Smart Plugs on the Cheap!

Here is a great project to work on this weekend!  Taking inexpensive generic Wi-Fi Smart switches and waterproofing them with an extension cord case.  NuVending.com ... Read More

Breaking down my Home Assistant Volume Control

Breaking down my Home Assistant Volume Control

This is part one of two posts and videos on how I am controlling the volume of various Home Assistants throughout the day.  In the ... Read More