…LLM was able to generate detailed (accurate) reports on my devices. HA-MCP Server lets my LLMs access different areas, apps, integrations, and even HACS offerings, and Qwen 3.5 was able…
…it doesn't show some hardcoded vendor logo, but a QR code, the device ID, and the firmware version. OpenDisplay isn't finished. The custom HACS integration still has features the core…
…The Fritz Box Tools integration, which is a core Home Assistant integration, gives you device tracking, presence detection, and network control directly. What this actually means in practice is that you can…
…app, allowing your Android device to identify specific phrases and activate the built-in HASS assistant upon hearing them without creating a convoluted chain of apps and integrations. Home Assistant’s hot…
…Go to Settings > Devices & Services . Select Add integration . Search for HACS and select the integration. Check all the acknowledgement boxes. Choose Submit . Activate the integration using a GitHub account . Choose HACS in…
…and integrate more easily into lightweight setups. For urban users, that might mean topping up a phone during a commute or between meetings. For travelers, it could mean keeping devices charged without…
…But getting that done cleanly required connecting those devices to Home Assistant first, using integrations or a smart plug . The idea was to stop relying on manufacturers’ apps and cloud services to…
…Making your automations, integrations, and dashboards function independently sounds great. However, taking that extra step to segment your network will make it defensible. A compromised bulb or other smart device on an…
…I’ve grabbed cheap smart home devices because they looked easy to integrate, only to find flaky sensors, weak range, noisy cloud dependencies, or settings that didn’t expose cleanly once I…
…The Gemini integration will let you do more than you can with Google Assistant right now. It will let you ask for movies in plain language, get recommendations based on your tastes…