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Getting started with the Home Assistant app for macOS

Getting started with the Home Assistant app for macOS

In this guide, we will install and configure the Home Assistant companion app for macOS.

Set up an alarm system with Home Assistant and Alarmo

Set up an alarm system with Home Assistant and Alarmo

In this guide, we'll go over how to install and configure Alarmo with Home Assistant

How to use NFC tags with Home Assistant

How to use NFC tags with Home Assistant

This article will show you how to integrate NFC Tags with Home Assistant. I will also show you how you can use them with your automations

How to theme Home Assistant

How to theme Home Assistant

In this article, I will show you the ways you can set up a custom theme in Home Assistant

Integrate Z-Wave with Home Assistant

Integrate Z-Wave with Home Assistant

In this guide, you'll learn about Z-Wave. Integrate it with Home Assistant and add devices to the network

How to automatically backup Home Assistant to Google Drive

How to automatically backup Home Assistant to Google Drive

This guide will show you how to automatically backup Home Assistant and send copies of the backups to Google Drive.

Integrate HomeKit with Home Assistant and control devices with Siri

Integrate HomeKit with Home Assistant and control devices with Siri

We'll go over how to integrate Apple's HomeKit with Home Assistant. So you can control your Home Assistant entities from the Home app.

How to integrate UniFi Protect with Home Assistant

How to integrate UniFi Protect with Home Assistant

We’ll go over how to integrate Ubiquiti’s UniFi Protect with Home Assistant. So you can easily control your security cameras from Home Assistant.

Install HACS in Home Assistant for themes and custom cards

Install HACS in Home Assistant for themes and custom cards

In this guide, I’ll be showing you how to install HACS in Home Assistant. I will also show you how to install and configure a custom card and a theme to have...

Integrate BroadLink universal remote with Home Assistant

Integrate BroadLink universal remote with Home Assistant

We'll set up the BroadLink RM4 Pro, Integrate it with Home Assistant. Also configure remote controls to control devices like TVs directly from Home Assistant

Getting started with Home Assistant - 2021

Getting started with Home Assistant - 2021

newly updated video guide on getting started with Home Assistant. We'll go over the devices we can use, the installation process, and the initial configuration.

How to set up Home Assistant on Unraid

How to set up Home Assistant on Unraid

In this guide, I'll be showing you how to set up Home Assistant on Unraid. We'll set up the OS version on a VM and set up the VM with the Home Assistant icon.

How to set up a secure VPN with WireGuard and Home Assistant

How to set up a secure VPN with WireGuard and Home Assistant

On this guide, I’m going to show you how to set up a secured virtual private network (VPN) using WireGuard and Home Assistant.

How to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant without a subscription

How to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant without a subscription

I’m going to show you how to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant. So you can control all your Home Assistant entities using your voice...

Set up Zigbee with Home Assistant - ZHA integration guide

Set up Zigbee with Home Assistant - ZHA integration guide

In this guide, I will show you how to set up Zigbee with Home Assistant, So we can connect most Zigbee devices and control them with Home Assistant.

Install Proxmox and virtualize Home Assistant

Install Proxmox and virtualize Home Assistant

In this guide, I’m going to show you how to install Proxmox. We'll also create a virtual machine and install Home Assistant.

Beginner's Guide to Home Assistant

Beginner's Guide to Home Assistant

Ttoday, we’re going to talk about what Home Assistant is. What hardware we can use. Install it and go over some initial configuration.

Use Home Assistant to turn your computer on and off

Use Home Assistant to turn your computer on and off

I’m going to show you the method that I personally use to send commands from Home Assistant to a Windows computer.

How to set up Hassio in Docker and in an Ubuntu server

How to set up Hassio in Docker and in an Ubuntu server

Learn step by step how to set up an Ubuntu server, Configure Docker in Linux, install Hassio in Docker containers and also, Portainer.

How to get started with Node-RED and Home Assistant

How to get started with Node-RED and Home Assistant

Node-RED is a programming tool for creating automations more visually. It provides a browser-based Editor where you can create flows, aka, automations...

How to get started with ESPHome and Sonoff

How to get started with ESPHome and Sonoff

ESPHome is a tool that allows creating custom firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 boards. This post shows how to install the ESPHome add-on in Home Assistant.

Home Assistant new user interface and UI editor

Home Assistant new user interface and UI editor

In this article, I’m going to show you how to use the new UI editor. We’re going to set up a few cards so we can check the Card configuration window...

How to integrate Amazon Alexa with Home Assistant Cloud

How to integrate Amazon Alexa with Home Assistant Cloud

In this guide, you will learn how to integrate Amazon Alexa with Home Assistant Cloud. Also, how to configure what entities can be controlled from Alexa..

How to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant Cloud

How to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant Cloud

On this guide, you will learn how to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant Cloud. Also, how to configure what entities can be controlled...

Location tracking with OwnTracks HTTP Mode and Home Assistant

Location tracking with OwnTracks HTTP Mode and Home Assistant

OwnTracks is a popular app for location tracking in Home Assistant. Allowing to create some cool automation depending on the location of a device...

How to set up the Picture Elements card in Home Assistant - Lovelace

How to set up the Picture Elements card in Home Assistant - Lovelace

The Picture Elements card in Home assistant is one of the most flexible cards available for the Lovelace UI...

How to set up Lovelace on Home Assistant

How to set up Lovelace on Home Assistant

Lovelace is a new great addition to Home Assistant. Allowing to customize the look and usability of the user interface.

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unraid

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Block ads and tracking with AdGuard Home on Unraid (How To)

Block ads and tracking with AdGuard Home on Unraid (How To)

I’ll be showing you how to install AdGuard Home on Unraid. We will go over the installation process and the configuration to block ads on all devices.

How to set up a VPN with WireGuard on Unraid

How to set up a VPN with WireGuard on Unraid

I’m going to show you how to set up a virtual private network (VPN) using WireGuard on Unraid.

Install the Community Apps on Unraid and install best plugins

Install the Community Apps on Unraid and install best plugins

Today, we are going to set up the Community Applications plugin on Unraid and install some of the best plugins that you must have on Unraid.

How to set up Home Assistant on Unraid

How to set up Home Assistant on Unraid

In this guide, I'll be showing you how to set up Home Assistant on Unraid. We'll set up the OS version on a VM and set up the VM with the Home Assistant icon.

How to set up Unraid - 2021 Guide

How to set up Unraid - 2021 Guide

We’ll go over what Unraid is, what hardware we can use. We’ll also go over the installation process and the initial configuration.

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unifi

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How to integrate UniFi Protect with Home Assistant

How to integrate UniFi Protect with Home Assistant

We’ll go over how to integrate Ubiquiti’s UniFi Protect with Home Assistant. So you can easily control your security cameras from Home Assistant.

How to get started with UniFi

How to get started with UniFi

I’m going to show you how to get started with the Ubiquiti UniFi system. We'll go over the equipment that I’m installing for my home network...

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wireguard

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How to set up a VPN with WireGuard on Unraid

How to set up a VPN with WireGuard on Unraid

I’m going to show you how to set up a virtual private network (VPN) using WireGuard on Unraid.

How to set up a secure VPN with WireGuard and Home Assistant

How to set up a secure VPN with WireGuard and Home Assistant

On this guide, I’m going to show you how to set up a secured virtual private network (VPN) using WireGuard and Home Assistant.

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adguard-home

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Block ads and tracking with AdGuard Home on Unraid (How To)

Block ads and tracking with AdGuard Home on Unraid (How To)

I’ll be showing you how to install AdGuard Home on Unraid. We will go over the installation process and the configuration to block ads on all devices.

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esphome

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How to get started with ESPHome and Sonoff

How to get started with ESPHome and Sonoff

ESPHome is a tool that allows creating custom firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 boards. This post shows how to install the ESPHome add-on in Home Assistant.

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google-assistant

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How to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant without a subscription

How to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant without a subscription

I’m going to show you how to integrate Google Assistant with Home Assistant. So you can control all your Home Assistant entities using your voice...

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homekit

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Integrate HomeKit with Home Assistant and control devices with Siri

Integrate HomeKit with Home Assistant and control devices with Siri

We'll go over how to integrate Apple's HomeKit with Home Assistant. So you can control your Home Assistant entities from the Home app.

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nfc-tags

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How to use NFC tags with Home Assistant

How to use NFC tags with Home Assistant

This article will show you how to integrate NFC Tags with Home Assistant. I will also show you how you can use them with your automations

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node-red

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How to get started with Node-RED and Home Assistant

How to get started with Node-RED and Home Assistant

Node-RED is a programming tool for creating automations more visually. It provides a browser-based Editor where you can create flows, aka, automations...

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proxmox

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Install Proxmox and virtualize Home Assistant

Install Proxmox and virtualize Home Assistant

In this guide, I’m going to show you how to install Proxmox. We'll also create a virtual machine and install Home Assistant.

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raspberry-pi

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Getting started with the Raspberry Pi 3

Getting started with the Raspberry Pi 3

The Raspberry Pi came out back in 2012, and since then it has proven itself to be a very useful device. For example, you can set it up as a low-cost desktop computer...

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z-wave

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Integrate Z-Wave with Home Assistant

Integrate Z-Wave with Home Assistant

In this guide, you'll learn about Z-Wave. Integrate it with Home Assistant and add devices to the network

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zigbee

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Set up Zigbee with Home Assistant - ZHA integration guide

Set up Zigbee with Home Assistant - ZHA integration guide

In this guide, I will show you how to set up Zigbee with Home Assistant, So we can connect most Zigbee devices and control them with Home Assistant.