AI
DIY Visual Intelligence: Train Object Detection with Home Assistant & Frigate
TL;DR: You can train custom object detection models for your smart home security by collecting and annotating data, then training a model using frameworks like…
Smart home
Automation
Energy Autonomy: Home Assistant Solar, Battery Management
TL;DR: Home Assistant enables energy autonomy by intelligently managing solar generation and battery storage, optimizing self-consumption, and reducing grid dependence through advanced automations. Frequently Asked…
Articles
Creating a Connected Lifestyle: How Smart Homes Make Daily Living a Breeze
TL;DR: Smart homes make daily living easier by offering convenience, energy savings, enhanced security, personalized entertainment, and improved wellness through connected devices and automation. Frequently…
Networking
Connectivity Options for Smart Homes: Comparing Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Matter
TL;DR: Wi-Fi offers broad compatibility and speed, Zigbee and Z-Wave provide low-power mesh networks, while Matter aims for universal compatibility, making each suitable for different…
Home assistant
Shelly.cloud smart products and their applications – comparison table
TL;DR: Shelly.cloud offers a wide range of Wi-Fi enabled smart home devices for automation, controllable via their app or integrated with systems like Home Assistant…
Shelly
Fast setup of Shelly devices
TL;DR: Connect your Shelly device to its Wi-Fi AP, download the Shelly app, and follow the in-app instructions to add and configure your device to…
Articles
What smart home eco-system should I choose?
TL;DR: For beginners, start with simple devices like smart bulbs. For more advanced users, consider personal assistants like Alexa or Google Home, or a powerful…
Articles
What is a smart home and how can you make your home smart too
It's the year 2021 and you hear everyone talks about smart homes, but what does it mean actually? Can you make your own smart home? How hard is it? Can it makes coffe? All the answers are here!