Home Assistant Podcast
Automating all the things with Kurt
Apr 16, 2024
Kurt, a tech enthusiast from Belgium, discusses his use of Home Assistant for automation. Topics include smart locks, AI in the smart home, sleep detection, presence detection, car log book automation, and failsafes for home automation.
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Quick takeaways
- Implementing fail-safe methods like a nine-volt battery backup for smart locks to ensure access in case of malfunctions.
- Automating light controls and shutter movements for convenience, especially for kids, focusing on comfort and ease of use.
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Automating Home Entry and Locks
The speaker talks about using smart locks that don't require keys, implementing a nine-volt battery backup system to power the smart lock in case of battery failure, ensuring a fail-safe method to access the house even if the lock malfunctions.
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