Installing Zigbee2MQTT with Home Assistant
This post captures all the links and commands that I show you in my Installing Zigbee2MQTT with Home Assistant video. Recommended Zigbee USB Adaptors Related YouTube Videos: What is Zigbee? What is…
YouTube Videos
These are companion blog posts for my YouTube videos. These are designed to show you more information about any of the automations or setups that I showcase in my videos so that you can re-create them in your own Smart Home.
Living without Add-Ons on Home Assistant Container
In this YouTube Video, part of my Home Assistant on Docker series, I take a look at how I live without Add-Ons when running Home Assistant Container. I go through the top…
March 11, 2022March 11, 2022
Building a rock solid Zigbee network
In this YouTube video I show you how I improved my Zigbee network reliability and stability by doing three things Firstly, I upgraded my old CC2531 based Zigbee USB Coordinator with a…
December 1, 2021February 20, 2022
Easily automate your existing curtains and blinds
In this blog post I show you how you can automatically open and close your existing curtain and blinds using some speciality controllers and Home Assistant automations. Which Blind and Curtain controllers?…
October 20, 2021October 20, 2021
Door and Window Sensor Automation Ideas – Using Contact Sensors in Home Automation
In this blog post I show you my favourite contact sensor automations that I use around my house. Which Contact Sensors? I use a combination of Aqara and Sonoff door and window…
October 13, 2021October 18, 2021
Smart TV Automations
I have an LG Smart TV which I’ve connected to Home Assistant and I use it in a range of automations, which I’ve showcased in this YouTube video. Connecting your Smart TV…