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Cheap and easy way to convert dumb wall mounted light switches into smart switches
Nowadays I only use smart lights across my house. The result is that I cannot use my old wall switches to turn them on or off. In this blog I modify a cheap Aqara door sensor to function as a smart wall mounted switch.
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Receive a notification when the washing machine completes its cycle
Never again forget to take wet clothes out of the washing machine! I demonstrate how to install and configure a Shelly PM Mini Gen3 energy meter and configure Home Assistant to deliver notifications to your phone.
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Home Assistant Operating System (OS) on Synology NAS
The recommended installation method for Home Assistant is using their Operating System (OS). This blog explains how to use Virtual Machine Manager to get started with Home Assistant Operating System (OS) on your Synology NAS.
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Automate ComboFan S mechanical ventilation with Home Assistant
My home is equipped with a Zehnder ComboFan S for mechanical ventilation. With a few steps you can connect it with Home Assistant to optimize ventilation and achieve a healthier climate.
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Keep Docker containers up to date with Watchtower
With just one command, you can use Watchtower to automatically update all your Docker containers. Say goodbye to the hassle of manually checking for updates on your self-hosted (Docker) applications.
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