Home Assistant Podcast Jeroen’s energy dashboard and e-ink calendar display
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Mar 18, 2025 Jeroen Leonards, a software developer from The Netherlands, passionately discusses energy efficiency and smart home automation. He shares insights on his innovative energy dashboard and a unique e-ink calendar display. Listeners will learn about enhancing air conditioning with automation, smart temperature control, and the benefits of integrating solar energy with electric vehicle charging. Jeroen emphasizes the importance of community support and practical safety measures in energy management, making smart living both efficient and engaging.
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Smart Home Journey
- Jeroen's smart home journey began with ClickOn ClickOff, a simple system lacking feedback.
- He transitioned to Home Assistant after a recommendation, starting with a Raspberry Pi.
Zigbee Stability
- If experiencing Zigbee instability, ensure your coordinator and repeaters (like power-metering wall plugs) are strategically placed.
- Consider upgrading to a SkyConnect or similar coordinator for improved signal strength and stability.
Hardware Progression
- Jeroen upgraded from a Raspberry Pi to Home Assistant Green for lower power consumption but found its storage wear concerning.
- He then moved to an Intel NUC for better performance after nine months.