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Tired of guessing if your ‘smart’ gate actually closed? Learn how to turn a blind relay into a state-aware security system using Home Assistant Packages. No more phantom openings…just verified, rock-solid control.
Tired of guessing if your ‘smart’ gate actually closed? Learn how to turn a blind relay into a state-aware security system using Home Assistant Packages. No more phantom openings…just verified, rock-solid control.
Logic looking pristine in a text editor often disintegrates in the real world. From phantom race conditions to chatty sensors, learn to debug Home Assistant automations by identifying seven invisible logic errors that turn your smart home dumb.
We expect our toasters to have opinions, but sometimes simple is smarter. Discover how Home Assistant variables and random filters solve domestic problems better than AI, keeping your cats happy and your automation logic delightfully dumb.
This guide to Advanced Home Assistant Automations shows how to solve sensor timeouts. We use “wasp-in-a-box” logic, debouncing, and permissive checks to build a truly reliable and bullet-proof occupancy automation for any room.
Finding the best smart home hub means prioritizing local control. Our analysis compares Home Assistant, Hubitat Elevation, and Homey Pro to reveal which powerful, private, and reliable platform is the right choice for the reader’s home.
A truly smart home should also be a guardian, protecting your devices from damage. Learn a core principle of smart home design with this elegant automation that prevents an expensive accident with your motorized blinds.
Level up your automations by building a sensor that thinks. This post details a “Weighted Confidence Sensor” that uses a scoring system to understand nuanced states, making your smart home more reliable and intelligent.
This post teaches a cornerstone of good smart home design: separating the action from the condition. Learn the “Gatekeeper Pattern” to create a powerful Home Assistant setup that is robust, orderly, and sustainable.