A quick Sonos automation
Now that I’ve got multiple Sonos speakers, I want to make the most of them by looking at some simple automations…
Posts tagged "Automation"
A lesson in poor API design
Now that I’m into home automation one of my requirements when buying a new device for home is how well it will fit into my setup…
A smart home Christmas
With all the home automation going on in my house it was inevitable that I would include the Christmas decorations…
Getting started part II
Last time I looked at getting started in general terms and today I’ll take a look at some specific smart home products…
Getting started with home automation
Friends, family and work colleagues all know that I’m a bit of a home automation geek so it’s not surprising that I get asked about getting started…
Camera snapshots updated
A really quick one today to update my post about camera snapshot notifications in Home Assistant…
Netatmo – part II
Remember my review of the Netatmo thermostat? It’s hardly surprising if you don’t as it was back in March…
Camera snapshot notifications in Home Assistant
If you have a camera set up in Home Assistant, a common requirement is to be able to grab a snapshot in response to an event…
Google travel time in Home Assistant
Google Now is pretty clever at showing you the information you need when you need it, but it’s far from perfect…
Fixing a smart light problem
If you have smart light bulbs, such as Philips Hue, you’ve probably noticed one little problem…