Long Version Videos
Struggling to get your Zigbee devices to communicate between buildings like a house and a garage? 🏠➡️🚗 In this video, I’ll show you a reliable and scalable solution by running Zigbee2MQTT on a separate Ubuntu server while still using the…
In this video, I show you how to build a DIY touchscreen wall panel powered by a mini PC and set it up to run Home Assistant. We’ll cover: – Choosing the hardware (touchscreen monitor, wall mount, mini PC/Nuc) –…
n this tutorial, I show you how to install and configure the Samba Share add‑on in Home Assistant. With Samba Share, you can easily access your Home Assistant configuration files from your computer, edit them directly, and even upload custom…
Learn how to set up the Everything Presence Lite sensor with Home Assistant — from unboxing to zone mapping and automation. This mmWave sensor tracks up to 3 people, defines up to 4 zones, and includes ambient light sensing for…
Check out the ultimate techy phone for the smart home enthusiast! This phone is packed with features to control all your favorite smart home devices and make home assistant integration a breeze. S ee how this new technology can become…
Get your Christmas lights fully automated with Tasmota and Home Assistant — no crawling under the tree at 5pm ever again. This step‑by‑step guide shows you how to flash/connect a Tasmota smart plug, secure the web admin, set local timers,…
What would I do if I lost everything and had to rebuild my smart home from scratch in 2025—with just £1,000? In this video, I walk you through exactly how I’d restart my Home Assistant setup from the ground up.…
Struggling with Zigbee devices dropping off your network, failing to respond, or mysteriously vanishing from HomeAssistant? This video is your ultimate guide to fixing flaky Zigbee setups using Zigbee2MQTT. From signal troubleshooting and device availability to network mapping and Home…
Ready to make your smart home smarter—and sassier? In this video, I walk through how to integrate OpenAI with Home Assistant, from API key setup to voice assistant configuration. You’ll see how to expose entities, ask questions, control devices, and…
On Monday, AWS had a major DNS outage that knocked out smart devices across the globe — but not mine. In this video, I explain how my smart home stayed functional thanks to HomeAssistant, local automations, and a healthy dose…
