…You’re layering sensors, entities, automations, notifications, and maybe smart plugs or other accessories onto a tool that already has its own learning curve. Every extra moving part is another thing that…
…Better yet, I’ve even designed some presence detection automations that involve smart devices on both ends, so my folks can get notified when I stay away from the house for extended…
…to configure specific notifications per device, escalate notifications if unread, and even suppress repeated alerts. That leak detector alone opened up so many new avenues of handling automation, taking into account the…
…For me, that’s the rare automation project that didn’t just do something clever, but actually made a habit better. Ollama Using Ollama, I was able to automate a daily briefing…
…At some point, ntfy stopped feeling like “a notification app” and started feeling like part of the homelab itself. Related I stopped jumping between monitoring dashboards with one Claude Code command Automation…
…When using your smartphone while lounging on a couch, you'll likely scroll for minutes in an app, switch between a few apps, check a notification, and reply to a few messages…
…These automations don’t need to be flashy to be valuable. Fast alerts and clear notifications can prevent damage and buy you time to react. Locks, alarms, and bedtime routines : End-of…
…Next, it's time to write the broadcast automation. Construct a clean local automation rule. For example, when the appliance state changes from running to finished, trigger an actionable push notification on…
…Automated scheduling & notifications You can schedule backups daily, weekly, or whenever you like. You can also set triggers for backup events and configure email notifications in case something goes wrong (or right…
…I didn't care about notifications from Microsoft Store, Alienware Command Center, or the Nvidia app. Thankfully, the Notifications section in System settings allowed me to disable notifications on a per-app…