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Effizienter Home Assistant Server mit CWWK CW-NAS-ADLN-K
In Teil 2 meines Projekts zeige ich den Aufbau und Betrieb meines neuen Home Assistant Servers auf Basis des CWWK CW-NAS-ADLN-K. Mit Home Assistant OS, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe, Coral Dual Edge TPU und passiver Kühlung läuft das System energieeffizient (40–50 W) und flüsterleise. Frigate nutzt VAAPI/Intel Quick Sync für stabile Videoüberwachung, während…
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CWWK CW-NAS-ADLN-K als Home Assistant Server – Meine Hardware-Auswahl für Frigate & Smart Home
Wer einen energieeffizienten und zukunftssicheren Home Assistant Server sucht, stößt früher oder später auf das CWWK CW-NAS-ADLN-K Mini-ITX NAS Board. In diesem Blogbeitrag zeige ich, warum ich genau dieses Board gewählt habe, wie es sich gegenüber meinem bisherigen HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini schlägt und welche Hardware-Kombination ich für mein Smart Home mit Home Assistant…
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PV-Überschuss für SG Ready Wärmepumpe nutzen – mit Home Assistant und Kostal (Blueprint zum Download)
Einleitung Die Energiekosten steigen, der Wunsch nach mehr Autarkie wächst: Viele Hausbesitzer in Luxemburg und Europa möchten ihren selbst erzeugten Solarstrom bestmöglich nutzen – insbesondere für große Verbraucher wie die Wärmepumpe.Mit Home Assistant, einem Kostal-Wechselrichter und einer SG Ready-fähigen Wärmepumpe kannst du deinen Eigenverbrauch clever steigern.In diesem Beitrag erfährst du Schritt für Schritt, wie du…
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Ultimate Home Safety: Smart Smoke Detection with Home Assistant and Alarmo
Home safety is paramount. Traditional smoke detectors, while effective, often lack the intelligence and connectivity to provide real-time alerts and automated responses. This is where Home Assistant and Alarmo come in. By integrating smart smoke detectors into your Home Assistant setup, you can elevate your home’s security to a whole new level. Myself, I am…
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Control Your Weather Data: 1 Cheap and Independent Alternative to Netatmo Weather Station
What would even be a reason to get a smart weather station? There are tons of cloud services to give you an idea about the current weather outside! The Netatmo weather station for example looks super stylish! But 200 Euros for a weather station to measure temperature, humidity, pressure and others? For this reason, I…
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Why a connected garage door is the better garage door: Discover 5 Benefits
Imagine pulling up to your home after a long day, the stress of the workday melting away as your garage door begins to ascend without a touch. This isn’t a scene from a futuristic film; it’s the reality of a connected garage door. With tools like Automatic Gate, your car’s approach can trigger the door…
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Google Home vs. Multi-Room Audio: The Compatibility Conundrum
Introduction: Longing for a whole-home audio experience? This article details my Google Home user’s journey through the complexities of multi-room audio, highlighting compatibility issues, synchronization struggles, and the quest for ultimate control. Brand Specific Systems and Locked Ecosystems: This adventure began with a Google Home, but its limitations quickly became apparent. Integrating a Google Nest…
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ESPHome Wiegand Reader for Garage Keypad 🔑
Let’s automate your garage! 🚗 Tired of fumbling for keys or remote controls? It’s time to upgrade your garage with a smart keypad! In this guide, we’ll show you how to build a custom solution using an ESP8266 D1 Mini, a Wiegand keypad, and the powerful ESPHome framework. 🛠️ Understanding the Code 💻 Before we…
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Ultimate Smart Home Experience | CtrlHome
Hello and welcome to CtrlHome, the smarthome blog where technology meets comfort. My name is Mike, and I’m excited to share my experiences with you as we embark on this fascinating journey of smart home automation. Here at CtrlHome, we’re passionate about exploring the latest advancements in smarthome technology, and how they can be applied to make our…
