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A tech user abandons smart home devices for simpler 'dumb' alternatives due to privacy, connectivity, and reliability frustrations.
A technical guide on using Home Assistant's dynamic scenes to create a bathroom occupancy indicator that restores light states without causing loops.
A developer details integrating Hue Tap Dial switches with a custom Elixir automation engine via MQTT, bypassing Home Assistant for direct control.
A guide to creating a Home Assistant automation for announcing Shabbat candle lighting times using sensors and YAML configuration.
A detailed overview of a personal Home Assistant setup, including hardware choices, software configuration, and integration with voice assistants.
A critique of smart home fragmentation, highlighting the frustration of managing multiple unreliable apps and the need for unified protocols.
A detailed look at a personal home automation setup, including specific automations, hardware used, and a commitment to local, cloud-free control.
A guide on using Xiaomi door/window sensors to create smart light switches in homes without neutral wires, integrating with Home Assistant.
