Getting started with the Home Assistant app for macOS
In this guide, we will install and configure the Home Assistant companion app for macOS.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lovelace is a new great addition to Home Assistant. Allowing to customize the look and usability of the user interface.