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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Xiaomi Bluetooth thermometers can be hacked because, of course, they can
Sep 2, 2021
Three of Xiaomi's Bluetooth thermometers and hygrometers can be hacked and flashed with custom firmware.
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How to turn an old Android smartphone in to a security camera with IP Webcam
Aug 29, 2021
Using the Android app IP Webcam, you can turn any old phone in to a security camera that integrates with Home Assistant.
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How to build a battery-powered DIY chair occupancy sensor
Jul 23, 2021
This guide will tell you how you can build a reliable chair occupancy sensor that will tell Home Assistant whenever a bum is filling a seat.
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IKEA makes an air quality monitor, and it has already been hacked
Jul 20, 2021
Despite still being earmarked as new, the offline-only IKEA VINDRIKTNING air quality monitor has already been disassembled, analysed, and hacked.
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The TallyWhacker will seriously annoy your upstairs neighbour
Jul 15, 2021
The TallyWhacker was built to annoy neighbours and consists of an ESP8266, an RC servo, a battery, and, most importantly, a spring doorstop.
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The DIY video doorbell with voice response is better than anything you can buy
Jul 7, 2021
This ESPHome video doorbell with voice response is looks sleek, uses open-source software, and seamlessly integrates with Home Assistant.
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You will soon be able to build LaMetric TIME alternatives with ESPHome
May 3, 2021
The ESPHome addressable light display opens up a whole world of possibilities. With it, You can turn any LED matrix or strip in to a display.
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How to convert an ATX (desktop computer) PSU into a bench power supply
Mar 17, 2021
An ATX power supply, those that you will find in desktop computers, can be converted in to a bench power supply for ESP32 and ESP8266 projects.
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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.
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