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…So far, I’ve used it to control Nextcloud, Obsidian, Home Assistant, and even my TrueNAS storage server. Trust me, few things are as wacky as querying my Nextcloud calendar about upcoming…
…08 / 8 Scheduling Where do you go to create and manage Google Home routines? A The Google Assistant app under 'Explore' B The Google Home app under the 'Automations' section C The…
…Related I added an open‑source ESP32 dashboard to my Home Assistant setup, and I'm glad I did It's a customizable display that can fit practically anywhere in my smart…
…guide on the Synology NAS setup and configuration guide process. Table of Contents show Find the NAS Using a Web Browser Find the NAS Using Synology Assistant Find the NAS Using an…
I finally got around to getting all the equipment out of my attic and into my office for the most part. Some of the kit is 3d printed while the rest was ordered on Amazon.com. The Dell PC is my Proxmox host for HAOS. The…
Hey everyone, i have an issue that I've been dealing with for quite a while now. My setup is a docker swarm with 3 nodes (.141,.142,.143), one is a manager with the public IP (.160) I am using the included ingress networ…
Apologies if you have seen my rack/setup before. I just wanted to upload my finally complete setup. :) This is it for now. After a lot of credit cards, birthday presents, father’s days gifts etc! I’ve completed my setup …
Had this working in the house pretty much since it came out. Front Door Face Unlock — Self-Hosted Guide Automatically unlock your front door using face recognition, NFC, or PIN via UniFi Access + Home Assistant + Matter …
I had been thinking about converting my old desktop PC into a home server for a while. I have written a more detailed post on my blog here I used Gemini to guide me through the process and learn as I went. Within around …
…What is a Matter-certified smart plug? Matter is a smart home standard that, among other things, helps guarantee compatibility with voice assistants and apps like Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home…
…Related 6 Home Assistant integrations I use to make my smart home smarter If you have a smart home and want to make it even smarter, these Home Assistant integrations will do…
…This setup is just my blueprint. Whether you are managing a complex home lab, streamlining a professional writing workflow, or building a business from the ground up, the real magic happens when…
…For most home setups with a Wi-Fi 6 router and solid signal coverage, speed is no longer a problem. Connection instability is what actually hurts The damage happens quietly Your home…
…Assistant means I can also use it in automations, notifications, and other dashboards. The ESP32 display is just one more way to view data that already exists in my smart home setup…
…from installing the firmware to configuring it in Home Assistant. This setup time and minimal effort surprised me since I had spent several days reading about Bluetooth proxies. I fretted over the…