Tag: Smart Home

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

PSA: Change the batteries and your passwords!

PSA: Change the batteries and your passwords!

Happy New Year Everyone! Now is the perfect time to check those Smoke Detectors and also a great time to change your passwords.  If 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

Automate your home using Amazon Routines! No Software Needed!

Automate your home using Amazon Routines! No Software Needed!

Home Automation is amazing!  I am personally a huge fan of Home Assistant for all my automation needs but it is not a one size ... 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