Tag: IOT
Smart Home Plugs – Power Measurements
Have you ever wondered how much electricity your smart plugs are using up in your house just sitting there idly waiting for a command to ... Read More
Adding a Lightning Sensor to Home Assistant
This weekend I tried out the Blitzortung.org Lighting Detector custom component. Super easy to install via HACS and a great addition to my Home Assistant ... Read More
How to Enable Alexa Guard Mode via Home Assistant using Presence Detection
Amazon Alexa Guard needs Presence detection. Having to say "I'm home" or "I'm leaving" is an annoying way to arm/disarm such a helpful feature like ... Read More
How to configure Garadget for LOCAL MQTT Only
I've had this TODO item on my list since September 27th 2019 when Garadget released firmware version 1.20. Reconfigure the two Garadget Garage Door openers ... Read More
My Home Assistant Vacuum Automation! Rescue Me Mode!
This weekend, I finished up a project giving my Neato D7 Robot vacuum a voice in the house to alert us when it gets stuck. ... Read More
