Spotify is the renowned music streaming service that needs no introduction. Therefore you will not be surprised to learn that there is a Spotify integration within Home Assistant. In this…
Category: Home Assistant
Home Assistant IR Blaster Setup Guide: Broadlink Remote
If you have a device without smart home functionality but with a common infrared remote control, it is possible to integrate it into Home Assistant using a clever little device…
Home Assistant Remote Setup Guide: DuckDNS Secure SSL
It is possible to access your Home Assistant server over the internet, from outside of your home network. So why might we want to do this? It means we can…
Home Assistant And IFTTT: Easy Step-by-Step Webhooks Examples
If This Then That is a powerful cloud-based service that allows you to connect many different services. It allows the use of applets, which are a basic IF THEN conditional…
Home Assistant iOS Notification (Example With Action Button)
In my previous tutorial we learnt how to setup a basic push notification in Home Assistant with the companion mobile app. In this tutorial we will learn how to send…
Setup Home Assistant Push Notifications (The Easiest Method)
Home Assistant has a very powerful notification system whereby it is possible to produce many different types of custom notification. Since the release of version 2 of the Home Assistant…
Super Quick And Easy Home Assistant DIY Thermostat
Recently I wrote an epic post on how to design your own DIY HVAC control system, covering many different types of system in detail. This post is ideal for the…
LED Strip Lights Under The Sofa (Great Smart Home Ideas!)
I have been wanting to add a LED strip under my sofa for quite some time now. The plan is to link it in Home Assistant so that it mirrors…
Super Home Assistant Dashboard! (Tablet Setup For Beginners)
If you are looking to convert a tablet or Raspberry Pi into a super-cool dashboard controller for Home Assistant then you have come to the right place! In this tutorial…
Configure Sony Bravia In Home Assistant (Easy Step-by-Step)
If you are like me and have chosen a beautiful Sony Bravia centerpiece for your living room wall, no doubt you will want to get it integrated in Home Assistant.…