Apr 27MAKER & HOME AUTOMATIONThe MIDI Fader CaperIn which I go on a fun project electronics adventure and make myself a MIDI controller just the way I want it
Dec 10, 2023MAKER & HOME AUTOMATIONThe LG TV HA & WoL CaperWhere I go on an adventure to integrate my new LG TV and Sound Bar with Home Assistant. Of course, it works! But how to turn the thing on...
Oct 7, 2023HOME & DIYThe Aico Fire Alarms CaperGetting geeky with a new Aico smoke, heat and CO alarm system for my house. With, of course, a Home Assistant integration
Mar 26, 2023MAKER & HOME AUTOMATIONPhilips Hue & Home AssistantNotes, observations and case studies from my adventures with Philips Hue lights, Home Assistant and Alexa.
Feb 19, 2023HOME & DIYThe Driveway Lighting CaperA failed exterior light on the driveway presented a great opportunity to upgrade
Jan 20, 2023MAKER & HOME AUTOMATIONLocal Bytes Smart PlugsPlug-in power monitoring done the easy way.
Jan 15, 2023MAKER & HOME AUTOMATIONSimple Alerting with Home AssistantI want to know when I've left the freezer door open.
Jan 14, 2023MAKER & HOME AUTOMATIONRestoring factory firmware to a ShellyRestoring the factory firmware on to a Shelly WiFi relay was not as easy as I thought it would be.