
Setting up Google Drive backups in Home Assistant
The first thing you should do after installing Home Assistant is to configure backups. Even better, put them somewhere safe, such as a Google Drive folder.
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The first thing you should do after installing Home Assistant is to configure backups. Even better, put them somewhere safe, such as a Google Drive folder.
Read articleThe Studio Code Server includes extensions that will make working with Home Assistant much easier, and you can run directly in the web interface.
Read articleThe Raspberry Pi is a popular device for newcomers to run Home Assistant on. It’s small, cheap, quiet, and doesn’t use much electricity.
Read articleBy choosing the right microSD card for the job it should last you a lot longer. Even if the recommended cards cost more than the alternatives they will save you money over time simply by not dying.
Read articleThis article will cover the basics of what Home Assistant is, why local software is better than cloud software, and what the alternatives are.
Read articleIn the first part of the Home Assistant Beginner’s Guide guide we’ll be going over the basics: A quick explainer on what Home Assistant and Hass.io are, followed by the hardware requirements and installation of Home Assistant on top of Hass.io.
Read articleLearn how to integrate your 3D printer with Home Assistant using OctoPrint. While there is a native integration, MQTT offers more sensors and controls.
Read articleMusic Assistant is a new service that turns Home Assistant in to a jukebox. It merges your libraries and can play TTS messages without stopping the music.
Read articleHASS.Agent is open-source, free, and besides presenting sensors to Home Assistant, it also supports commands, notifications, and quick actions.
Read articleUnsupported services can be easily integrated with Home Assistant using webhooks. This is how you set them up.
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