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The Ultimate Home Assistant DIY Thermostat Guide For Single Or Multiple Zone Heating

·February 23, 2020

Why spends hundreds on a smart thermostat when Home Assistant has the power to control all of the necessary hardware and it's absolutely free?! I agree that the Google Nest…

How To Simulate A Sunrise With Home Assistant

·February 21, 2020

It is possible to simulate a sunrise in Home Assistant using a simple script and smart bulb. We can trigger this script at any time so that a beautiful sunrise…

How To Control All Of Your Smart Devices With Your Existing Dumb Light Switch

·February 20, 2020

What if I told you that you can control not only all of your smart lights but all of your smart devices with your existing dumb light switch without needing…

How To Automatically Dim The Lights Using Home Assistant When Watching A Movie

·February 19, 2020

It's finally the weekend and you are ready for the big night in. Pizza, popcorn and a great movie are a superb way to relax, particularly when it is cold…

How To Make A Lamp Smart: Part 2, The Practical

·February 15, 2020

In order to make a standard lamp in to a smart lamp, it must be connected to some kind of controller. Usually this will be a wireless device that connects…

How To Make A Lamp Smart: Part 1, The Theory

·February 12, 2020

I have been noticing a certain trend for the use of LED strip lights within home lighting fixtures. Then my birthday came and I was given a beautiful floor standing…