Smart Home Junkie
@smarthomejunkie.net
YouTuber / Home Assistant enthusiast trying to flatten the curve / Smart Home / Music Therapist / Musicophilia
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Just to let you know. You will get a 10% discount on ALL #Shelly products if you order in the Shelly shop and use the coupon code SMARTHOMEED10
And you may want to watch this video as well:
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#smarthome #homeassistant
And you may want to watch this video as well:
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#smarthome #homeassistant
This is the BEST Home Assistant Dashboard & Wall Display!
🚀 After years of tinkering, I’ve finally perfected my Home Assistant Dashboard — and today I’ll show you how you can build the same layout on the brand-new Shelly Wall Display XL. Even better: I’m giving away the dashboard code for FREE so you can set it up in your own smart home! The Shelly Wall Display XL is a powerful 10-inch smart display with 4 physical buttons and native Home Assistant support. It’s fast, sleek, and mounts directly on your wall like a regular light switch — the perfect device for running your dashboard. In this video, you’ll see: ✅ My complete Home Assistant Dashboard layout (years in the making!) ✅ How I use Kiosk Mode, Mushroom Cards, and custom navigation ✅ Smart home controls for lights, music, Sonos, energy, cameras & more ✅ How to organize room pages and category overviews ✅ The advantages of using the Shelly...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Just to let you know. You will get a 10% discount on ALL #Shelly products if you order in the Shelly shop and use the coupon code SMARTHOMEED10
And you may want to watch this video as well:
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#smarthome #homeassistant
And you may want to watch this video as well:
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#smarthome #homeassistant
November 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🔥 After years of perfecting my Home Assistant Dashboard, I’ve finally nailed the ultimate layout — and it runs flawlessly on the new Shelly Wall Display XL! 🚀
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔥 After years of perfecting my Home Assistant Dashboard, I’ve finally nailed the ultimate layout — and it runs flawlessly on the new Shelly Wall Display XL! 🚀
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
Hot news from Tado°!
I contacted my Tado° representative, and Tado° issued the following official statement:
"We apologize for any confusion caused by recent changes to the way Room Link (heating individual rooms) was offered to new customers. tado° strives to provide the best possible...
#tado
I contacted my Tado° representative, and Tado° issued the following official statement:
"We apologize for any confusion caused by recent changes to the way Room Link (heating individual rooms) was offered to new customers. tado° strives to provide the best possible...
#tado
October 31, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Hot news from Tado°!
I contacted my Tado° representative, and Tado° issued the following official statement:
"We apologize for any confusion caused by recent changes to the way Room Link (heating individual rooms) was offered to new customers. tado° strives to provide the best possible...
#tado
I contacted my Tado° representative, and Tado° issued the following official statement:
"We apologize for any confusion caused by recent changes to the way Room Link (heating individual rooms) was offered to new customers. tado° strives to provide the best possible...
#tado
The Home Assistant 2025.11 update is coming — and it’s packed with smart new features!
🧠 A redesigned Target Picker, improved automation editor, smarter dashboards, and a new energy pie chart make your setup more intuitive than ever.
Don't miss it 👇
youtu.be/ThvZtouAdKk
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
🧠 A redesigned Target Picker, improved automation editor, smarter dashboards, and a new energy pie chart make your setup more intuitive than ever.
Don't miss it 👇
youtu.be/ThvZtouAdKk
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
October 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Home Assistant 2025.11 update is coming — and it’s packed with smart new features!
🧠 A redesigned Target Picker, improved automation editor, smarter dashboards, and a new energy pie chart make your setup more intuitive than ever.
Don't miss it 👇
youtu.be/ThvZtouAdKk
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
🧠 A redesigned Target Picker, improved automation editor, smarter dashboards, and a new energy pie chart make your setup more intuitive than ever.
Don't miss it 👇
youtu.be/ThvZtouAdKk
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
Never wake up early for your chickens again 🐓
I automated my coop door with Home Assistant + Omlet Auto Door!
youtu.be/ED0itUAUlg4
#SmartHome #Automation #Omlet
I automated my coop door with Home Assistant + Omlet Auto Door!
youtu.be/ED0itUAUlg4
#SmartHome #Automation #Omlet
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Never wake up early for your chickens again 🐓
I automated my coop door with Home Assistant + Omlet Auto Door!
youtu.be/ED0itUAUlg4
#SmartHome #Automation #Omlet
I automated my coop door with Home Assistant + Omlet Auto Door!
youtu.be/ED0itUAUlg4
#SmartHome #Automation #Omlet
Kiosk Mode has been updated to v9.0.0 and has some breaking changes. I've updated the code that came with my Kiosk Mode Video.
Download the update in the comment below.
#homeassistant #kioskmode
Download the update in the comment below.
#homeassistant #kioskmode
October 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Kiosk Mode has been updated to v9.0.0 and has some breaking changes. I've updated the code that came with my Kiosk Mode Video.
Download the update in the comment below.
#homeassistant #kioskmode
Download the update in the comment below.
#homeassistant #kioskmode
NordPool changed to dynamic quarter prices, so I updated the code to determine the lowest price in the upcoming hours.
The Download Link is in the comments below!
#homeassistant #nordpool #energyprices
The Download Link is in the comments below!
#homeassistant #nordpool #energyprices
October 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
NordPool changed to dynamic quarter prices, so I updated the code to determine the lowest price in the upcoming hours.
The Download Link is in the comments below!
#homeassistant #nordpool #energyprices
The Download Link is in the comments below!
#homeassistant #nordpool #energyprices
Home Assistant 2025.10 is almost here! Check out the new features in my latest video for the October release! You'll be fully updated in less than 5 minutes!
The link is in the first comment 👇
The link is in the first comment 👇
September 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Home Assistant 2025.10 is almost here! Check out the new features in my latest video for the October release! You'll be fully updated in less than 5 minutes!
The link is in the first comment 👇
The link is in the first comment 👇
My new video was almost ready… Almost… 🥴
September 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My new video was almost ready… Almost… 🥴
It's been a while, but here's a new video. I tested the Switchbot S20 Vacuum Robot using multiple scenarios. See what objects it avoids and what it does not!
Link to the video is in the first comment!
#switchbot #homeassistant #vacuum
Link to the video is in the first comment!
#switchbot #homeassistant #vacuum
September 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's been a while, but here's a new video. I tested the Switchbot S20 Vacuum Robot using multiple scenarios. See what objects it avoids and what it does not!
Link to the video is in the first comment!
#switchbot #homeassistant #vacuum
Link to the video is in the first comment!
#switchbot #homeassistant #vacuum
Is This The Smartest Kitchen Gadget Ever Made? #homeassistant #zwave #zwa2
Get it here: www.home-assistant.io/connect/zwa-2
Get it here: www.home-assistant.io/connect/zwa-2
August 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Is This The Smartest Kitchen Gadget Ever Made? #homeassistant #zwave #zwa2
Get it here: www.home-assistant.io/connect/zwa-2
Get it here: www.home-assistant.io/connect/zwa-2
Wow! This one went from 8 of 10 to 1 of 10 overnight! No idea how this happened.
Awesome!
youtu.be/aYMB87349Oo
#anker #homeassistant #solarbank #thuisbatterij
Awesome!
youtu.be/aYMB87349Oo
#anker #homeassistant #solarbank #thuisbatterij
July 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Wow! This one went from 8 of 10 to 1 of 10 overnight! No idea how this happened.
Awesome!
youtu.be/aYMB87349Oo
#anker #homeassistant #solarbank #thuisbatterij
Awesome!
youtu.be/aYMB87349Oo
#anker #homeassistant #solarbank #thuisbatterij
Discover how the Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 AC stores solar energy, saves costs, and integrates with Home Assistant—ideal for post-net metering in the Netherlands.
See the link in the comments!
#AnkerSOLIX #thuisbatterij #plugnplay #energiesysteem #zonnepaneel #homeassistant
See the link in the comments!
#AnkerSOLIX #thuisbatterij #plugnplay #energiesysteem #zonnepaneel #homeassistant
July 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Discover how the Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 AC stores solar energy, saves costs, and integrates with Home Assistant—ideal for post-net metering in the Netherlands.
See the link in the comments!
#AnkerSOLIX #thuisbatterij #plugnplay #energiesysteem #zonnepaneel #homeassistant
See the link in the comments!
#AnkerSOLIX #thuisbatterij #plugnplay #energiesysteem #zonnepaneel #homeassistant
I refactored the Ulanzi Display Clock / Awtrix Blueprints to fix some bugs. Update to version 3.04 now!
See the link in the comments.
#ulanzi #awtrix #homeassistant
See the link in the comments.
#ulanzi #awtrix #homeassistant
July 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I refactored the Ulanzi Display Clock / Awtrix Blueprints to fix some bugs. Update to version 3.04 now!
See the link in the comments.
#ulanzi #awtrix #homeassistant
See the link in the comments.
#ulanzi #awtrix #homeassistant
I tested the Mammotion Luba Mini and it works with Home Assistant. Watch my take on this robot mower.
Is it Mini or Mighty?
The link is in the comments!
#mammotion #lubamini #homeassistant #smarthometech
Is it Mini or Mighty?
The link is in the comments!
#mammotion #lubamini #homeassistant #smarthometech
July 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I tested the Mammotion Luba Mini and it works with Home Assistant. Watch my take on this robot mower.
Is it Mini or Mighty?
The link is in the comments!
#mammotion #lubamini #homeassistant #smarthometech
Is it Mini or Mighty?
The link is in the comments!
#mammotion #lubamini #homeassistant #smarthometech
July 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Pfff, recorded a video and now it turns out that the SD card got corrupted... #lovemyjob
July 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Pfff, recorded a video and now it turns out that the SD card got corrupted... #lovemyjob
Let’s unbox this puppy…
July 8, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Let’s unbox this puppy…
My dumb Airco is now Smart and automated in Home Assistant!
See the link in the comments to discover how I did that!
#homeassistant #matter #switchbot
See the link in the comments to discover how I did that!
#homeassistant #matter #switchbot
July 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My dumb Airco is now Smart and automated in Home Assistant!
See the link in the comments to discover how I did that!
#homeassistant #matter #switchbot
See the link in the comments to discover how I did that!
#homeassistant #matter #switchbot
Another millstone! 🤪
July 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Another millstone! 🤪
WOW! Assist can ask questions and responds to your answers in #homeassistant July 2025.7!
See how it works in the video link in the comments!
#whatsnew #smarthome
See how it works in the video link in the comments!
#whatsnew #smarthome
July 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
WOW! Assist can ask questions and responds to your answers in #homeassistant July 2025.7!
See how it works in the video link in the comments!
#whatsnew #smarthome
See how it works in the video link in the comments!
#whatsnew #smarthome
Cleaning up after recording the #Switchbot Lock Ultra review…
June 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Cleaning up after recording the #Switchbot Lock Ultra review…
This Switchbot Lock Ultra is INSANE! It works so much better than the Aqara U200. I'll show you all the ins and outs of this smart lock in this video!
Link in comments!
#switchbot #review #lockultra
Link in comments!
#switchbot #review #lockultra
June 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This Switchbot Lock Ultra is INSANE! It works so much better than the Aqara U200. I'll show you all the ins and outs of this smart lock in this video!
Link in comments!
#switchbot #review #lockultra
Link in comments!
#switchbot #review #lockultra
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June 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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