Home Assistant Podcast

Using Home Assistant as a second brain with Brian

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Mar 20, 2024
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Brian
A spacecraft engineer shares how Home Assistant aids in remembering tasks, automating smart home functions, using various protocols and hardware. Topics include night time automations, leak sensors, Zigbee, presence detection, pool automation, and using Home Assistant for memory. The podcast also covers challenges and solutions in setting up Home Assistant, managing mobile presence, optimizing grocery shopping, and automating household tasks.
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INSIGHT

Non-Coder Perspective

  • Brian, despite not being a coder, successfully uses Home Assistant.
  • He aims to offer a perspective for non-coders using the platform.
ANECDOTE

Home Assistant Journey

  • Brian, a spacecraft systems engineer, uses Home Assistant for home automation.
  • He initially used X10, then SmartThings, before switching to Home Assistant.
ANECDOTE

Nighttime Automations

  • Brian uses a Bayesian sensor for nighttime automations, like adjusting lights and thermostat.
  • The automation accounts for him falling asleep on the couch while watching TV.
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