In modern smart home automation there is often a need to integrate temperature-controlled devices that have no IOT capabilities at all. This article explores a…
The AIO Energy Management integration for Home Assistant has been slowly, but steadily improving. Since I didn’t publish an article for version 0.3.0, let’s explore…
I’ve been dreaming of a smart roller shade for ages, and now I’ve finally had the chance to try one out! This is the third…
A common problem when starting home automation is that most people have devices in their homes that do not have any Internet of Things (IoT)…
I finally got interested about the Home Assistant Voice as I found it supports my native Language, Finnish, out of the box. That would be…
SwitchBot is once again thinking outside of the box. This time they’ve combined their mini robot vacuum K10+ with a standard cordless vacuum cleaner, this…
I’ve noticed a behaviour pattern on myself: Usually between 14-15 I do check few times from Home Assistant UI if tomorrow electric prices are already…
The price of energy is on the rise in many countries, prompting many people to seek ways to reduce their energy bills. Home automation offers…
SwitchBot recently released a new variation of their air purifier model, called Air Purifier Table. It’s a combination of an air purifier, a (sofa) table,…
Once again a year has passed and it’s time to look back in the year 2024. This year I did not add anything huge like…