How to build the easiest Zigbee chair occupancy sensor
Mar 23, 2022
This DIY Zigbee chair occupancy sensor for Home Assistant doesn't require soldering, knowledge of electronics, or 3D-printing.
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Location-based actions on a Philips Hue dimmer switch
Mar 31, 2021
Using Node-RED, ESP-32 boards, and an iBeacon, you can execute room-dependant commands by pushing a button on the Philips Hue dimmer switch.
Turn an Aqara Water Leak Sensor into an instant rain meter
Feb 3, 2021
In this guide I'll be showing you how to convert a readily available Aqara Water Leak Sensor into an instant rain meter.
Making a dumb doorbell smart using a Shelly 1 and Home Assistant
Nov 27, 2020
The Shelly 1 will allow you to keep your old doorbell and chime but will notify Home Assistant whenever someone is at the door.
Monitor your Raspberry Pis in Home Assistant using MQTT
Nov 4, 2020
Using this simple script you will be able to monitor vital Raspberry Pi system information, such as CPU usage and temperature using MQTT.