Home Assistant

Derek Leeds

Sep 21, 2022 — 1 min read

I enjoy exploring new home technology offerings and seeing how they can be automated and integrated. Making everyday home life a more enjoyable experience.

FROM WIKIPEDIA:

Home Assistant is a free and open-source software for home automation designed to be a central control system for smart home devices with a focus on local control and privacy. It can be accessed through a web-based user interface by using companion apps for Android and iOS, or by voice commands via a supported virtual assistant such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

I plan on posting updates on my current Home Assistant setup as time and attention allow.

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