Most modern cameras can already tell you something happened—motion, a person, a car, maybe even an animal. Frigate is different because it adds context and flexibility while keeping everything local. You can detect more specific objects (bicycle vs car, bus vs truck), optionally add things like facial recognition and package detection, and then use those…
Video Is your smart home split across ecosystems? MatterBridge turns your existing Home Assistant entities into native‑looking Matter devices so you can control Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Wi‑Fi, and MQTT devices from Apple Home, Google Home, or SmartThings. This guide walks you through setup plus copy‑paste configs you can use immediately. What MatterBridge Does Requirements 1) Install…
Video EMBED Post Severe weather can strike at any time, and having your smart home warn you the moment an alert is issued can make all the difference. With the updated NWS Alerts integration for Home Assistant, you can get real-time notifications, trigger automations, and display alerts directly on your dashboards. In this guide, I’ll…
Video Forget just checking stats — this integration lets you command your Tesla. Start the climate, unlock the doors, change the charging rate — all without ever opening the Tesla app. With the new official Tesla Fleet integration in Home Assistant, you can now control core vehicle functions directly from your dashboard, phone, or smartwatch….
VIDEO Your Tesla might read SMS messages out loud. Your smart glasses might do the same. But try getting a Home Assistant alert directly into either of those—and you’ll quickly hit a wall. Most infotainment systems don’t support notifications from anything but basic SMS, and even then, only through specific, outdated channels. So how do…
Table of Contents ►Description Want to take your Home Assistant to the next level? In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through setting up HACS 2.0 (Home Assistant Community Store)—the best way to install custom integrations, themes, and frontend plugins for your smart home. HACS 2.0 brings a new UI, faster downloads, and seamless updates, making…
Table of Contents Summary In this video, we explore the newly integrated Tesla Fleet API in Home Assistant, guiding you through the setup process and showcasing how it can enhance your Tesla experience. We demonstrate practical automations, such as automatic garage door control and custom charging reminders, that streamline your daily routine and make your…
Summary In this video, we explore the integration of smart home air quality sensors to enhance the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of living environments. We look into various types of sensors, including CO2, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and VOC sensors, explaining their importance and demonstrating how they can be monitored and controlled using…
Video Transcript COMING SOON Links in Video Team Tracker Integration (GitHub) – https://tsh.li/TeamTracker Team Tracker Card (GitHub) – https://tsh.li/Ttcard Product Links (We use affiliate links, so if you purchase something it goes to help the channel) Indoor Govee Lights Govee Glide Lively (Wall Lights) – https://amzn.to/3T1XqeFGovee String Lights T1 – https://amzn.to/47L0e4rGovee Hexa Pro 10pk –…
https://youtu.be/DQ7wfjOQpdY TRANSCRIPT – Coming Soon Installing HACS This is a critical add-on for Home Assistant HACS Documentation: https://hacs.xyz This Smart House Video on installing HACS: Option 1 – Govee Bluetooth (Built-in) https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/govee_ble/ Option 2 – Govee Bluetooth Lights https://github.com/timniklas/hacs-govee-bluetooth-lights Option 3 – Govee Cloud API https://github.com/LaggAt/hacs-govee Option 4 – Govee Local API https://github.com/wez/govee-lan-hass Option 5…