art Bins That Know When You’re Lying
In part three of my “Complete Rubbish” series, bin day automation gets a voice—and a vengeance. So you have a home assistant automation that tells you :- Is a dashboard to tell you what bins to put out Is lights…
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Trash Day Just Got Flashy With a Home Assistant Automation
In this part two of my “Rubbish” series, I take bin day automation to the next level —literally lighting up the driveway with a WLED-powered LED square that changes colour based on which bins are going out great for your…
Trash Day Just Got Flashy With a Home Assistant Automation
In this part two of my “Rubbish” series, I take bin day automation to the next level—literally lighting up the driveway with a WLED-powered LED square that changes colour based on which bins are going out great for your smarthouse.…
Bin Day Automations That Aren’t Rubbish (But the Bins Are)
Tired of forgetting bin day? In this video, I show you how to automate your waste collection reminders using Home Assistant—from setting up the Waste Collection Schedule integration to building toggles, scripts, and a custom dashboard that actually works. Whether…
Ubuntu Tested: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Shocked Me
Ever wondered if you could ditch Windows10 and switch to Ubuntu and still get everything done—without spending a fortune or upsetting the household CFO? In this video, I take my ageing laptop and give Linux Ubuntu a proper go. From…
Your Automations Are Probably Missing This One Thing
Ever had a smart light that just wouldn’t quit? Or an automations that overstayed its welcome like a dinner guest who doesn’t know when to leave? In this video, I show you how to use **Home Assistant timers** to stop…
What Happens When You Start Home Assistant From Scratch?
Are you new to Home Assistant and wondering what to expect on day one? In this video, we’ll explore if Home Assistant is too smart for its own good right from the start. As a beginner, it can be overwhelming…
Home Assistant: The Analogies You Need To Understand It
🏎️ What’s Your Home Assistant Vibe? In this video, I compare some of the most popular Home Assistant OS setups — each hilariously reimagined as a very different kind of vehicle. From smooth cruisers to souped-up tech rockets, discover which…
Home Assistant Setup That Even Your Nan Could Follow
Think Home Assistant is only for coders and server nerds? Think again. In this video, I take a regular old PC and transform it into a smarthome powerhouse—without using Docker, VMs, or even advanced brain cells. Just me, a BIOS…
A USB Operating System? (And install Home Assistant)
🛠 Turn a USB Key into a Ubuntu Boot Disk — Quick & Easy Tutorial! In this video, I show you how to convert a humble USB stick into a bootable Ubuntu disk using Rufus. Whether you’re reviving an old…