Weighted Confidence for Complex States
A Foundational Home Assistant Sensor Welcome to the next post in my series on the foundational configurations that form the bedrock of my Thinking Home. We’ve explored automations that react […]
Powering Through the Dark: Ensuring Your Thinking Home Never Goes Down (Even in a Blackout)
Imagine your Thinking Home seamlessly anticipating your needs, responding instantly, and managing everything from lighting to security. Now imagine a sudden power flicker, or worse, a prolonged blackout. Does your […]
Building a Digital Castle: Layered Security for Your Thinking Home
You’ve embraced Local Control, ensuring your Thinking Home processes data within your own walls for unmatched privacy and reliability. This is a formidable foundation! However, as powerful as local control […]
The Unsung Hero: Why Your Smart Home Coordinator is More Important Than You Think
In the intricate dance of a Thinking Home, your smart hub is the brain, orchestrating every automation and managing your devices. But for the brain to communicate effectively with its […]
Beyond the Big Tech Clouds: Exploring Commercial Local-First Smart Hubs
When considering the brain for your Thinking Home, the options often seem to polarize: on one end, the powerful, open-source, and highly customizable Home Assistant for the dedicated DIY enthusiast; […]
Keeping Your Thinking Home Humming: Proactive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Building a Thinking Home is a rewarding project, but the journey doesn’t end once your smart devices are installed and automations are running. Like any sophisticated system, your intelligent home […]