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SweetHome 3d
ByDrZzs
This is Home Automation. We’re dealing with a bunch of connected devices in our homes, so it makes sense that one very useful way to interact with those devices is by looking at a picture of the floorplan. The software that I’ve been using for my floorplans is called SweetHome3D. Here’s my simple explanation of…
Smart Bathroom
ByDrZzs
Smart Bathroom There are a lot of ways to smarten up your home. It’s easy to find Home Automation ideas for your bedroom, living room, kitchen, office, or garage… But the one room that usually gets forgotten is the bathroom. It’s time to correct that, and show some smart home love to sanctuary of the…
Finally! Sonoffs work with Home Assistant without changing the firmware!
ByDrZzs
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsTqOlrQQ1k[/embedyt] Non-Flashers rejoice! There’s a custom component for Home Assistant that lets you use Sonoff Devices without changing the firmware, and best of all, it doesn’t use the cloud either :0 Let me give you 2 min of DIY smart home history. Way back in 2017 Sonoff made the cheapest smart switch (they…
4 channel sonoff… all 4 of them
ByDrZzs
What’s better than a wifi controlled relay? Two wifi controlled relays! That’s the sonoff Dual. I already did a video about that. Then what’s better than 2 wifi controlled relays?!? 4 wifi controlled relays! Let’s check out the 4 channel Sonoff! AliExpress.com Product – Sonoff 4CH Pro – 4 Channel WiFi RF Smart ON/OFF Remote…
Make your own smart Thermostat, for a lot less than a Nest!
ByDrZzs
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beSIUfOL7io[/embedyt] We spend a lot of money to keep our houses at a comfy temperature. So, it makes a lot of sense to keep a close eye on our climate control systems. That’s why one of the first “big-deal” smart devices was a thermostat. But for $250 I’ll bet we can DIY ourselves something…
Connecting Google Home w/o Home Assistant Cloud
ByDrZzs
Before starting ensure the following: – * Home Assistant configuration has to be externally accessible with a hostname and valid SSL certificate * Ensure you are logged into your preferred google account in your browser and mobile device. First we need to create a project titled “home assistant” with the help of Google Actions https://console.actions.google.com/…