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Running Home Assistant on a Docker setup at home is great — until you want to access it from outside

Integrating Dahua cameras into the Satel TSI panel can be a surprisingly time-consuming process. The challenge isn’t just making the

Satel INT-TSI Panel Some time ago, I installed a Satel alarm system featuring a beautiful touchscreen, but I was quickly

While there is an incredibly useful integration for Dahua cameras available through HACS, its trigger options are limited to any

Code-Server in Home Assistant I stuck with the standard File Editor because it’s built specifically for Home Assistant and integrates

Example of Issue with Internet Connection When reporting internet connectivity issues, ISP support often defaults to blaming the user’s hardware.

CloudBeaver as side panel Adding CloudBeaver to your Home Assistant Docker setup as a side panel is a total game-changer

This is a guide for advanced Home Assistant users who have chosen the Docker install method. If you run Home

While the native Home Assistant System Monitor is excellent for basic oversight, integrating Beszel—a lightweight hub-and-node monitoring solution—elevates infrastructure management

If you’ve ever tried to keep a close eye on your SSD or HDD health inside Home Assistant, you probably

In this article, I describe how to integrate Deye hybrid inverter with Home Assistant using the following integrations: Solarman is

In the Supervised or Home Assistant OS versions, add-ons like Zigbee2MQTT and Mosquitto Broker have built-in update notifications. However, if

Home Assistant is a powerful open-source platform for home automation, and its Docker-based installation offers flexibility for users running it

As the smart home community continues to evolve, Home Assistant remains a cornerstone for enthusiasts seeking robust automation solutions. However,

Timer UI Welcome, smart home enthusiasts! If you’re diving into the world of Home Assistant, you’ve likely discovered the magic

In the age of smart homes, achieving optimal comfort and energy efficiency has never been easier. One innovative solution is

When it comes to improving indoor comfort, smart blinds or shutters are one of the most effective tools in a

Home Assistant users often rely on built-in integrations for weather forecasting, but what if you could gain more control, transparency,

As the chill of winter creeps in, the quest for a perfectly cozy home becomes a top priority for many

Keeping a lush, green garden requires careful watering, but manually managing an irrigation system can be time-consuming and inefficient. What

Zigbee controllers are a great way to automate your home, but what happens when they don’t update their status correctly?

Having access to Home Assistant not just within your home network but from anywhere in the world can greatly enhance

In my journey with Home Assistant, ensuring timely notifications has been crucial (to be informed of low battery in sensors

After configuring the Home Assistant integration (please find the guidance with the link), I noticed the option to switch the

Home Assistant itself is generally stable; however, certain integrations may occasionally freeze. In such instances, it becomes necessary to reload

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As a parent I want to limit entertainment and game time for my kid. Fortunately, AdGuard has presets to block

Home Assistant provides useful standard integration “Generic Thermostat” to create a virtual thermostat using some temperature sensor and switch for

Home Assistant provides useful standard integration “Generic Thermostat” to create a virtual thermostat using some temperature sensor and switch for

Introduction It’s very useful to make the actual state visible with icon changing depending on it.  During my research on

Introduction By default you can see on your dashboard only that some of ZigBee devices lost connection with Home Assistant.

Introduction I purchased IKEA devices for making Ambilight in my small living room: Two lamps TRADFRI LED 806 Remote styrbar 

Introduction I used Xiaomi Gateway 3 for my Smart Home with Home Assistant integration last three years. You can find

Introduction Purpose to use telegram Home Assistant provides a lot of options for notifications. The most attractive of push notifications

why ubuntu preferable then HA OS Ubuntu is a very popular OS with reach functionality and enough long story to

Zigbee2mqtt configuration HA can’t work with Zigbee2MQTT directly. So, you have to install MQTT broker first.  Go back to “Settings”

why zigbee2mqtt is needed A lot of add-ons were developed for different gateways. But, they mostly work with a manufactured