I have setup few home automation using Home assistant in few of my friends places. I was really happy with the Deta grid connect products. My preferred framework was Tasmota…
How to connect DETA Grid Connect/Tuya devices to Home Assistant
I talked about earlier that DETA smart products (Tuya products) start replacing espressif esp32/esp8266 chipset with different chipset. As a result we can not flash our devices with opensource firmware…
DETA grid connect smart switch not DIY friendly any more
If you are in Australia DIY smart home electronic project are not easy. People who like to tinker always think twice before working on electrical devices. IOT connected devices is…
Project 4: Full house automation
New automation request focus on following High speed WiFi throughout the house Network security camera with online access All smart switches, motion sensors and local control
Automate garage door
if you have a garage door you like to open using you mobile phone. Easiest option is using Shelly 1 or Shelly Plus 1. It has dry contact relay meaning…
Home Assistant Raspberry Pi CM4 – installation guide
In my previous discussion I wanted to install Home Assistant on Raspberry pi cm4 module. Due to supply shortage I was not able to do the installation. But this changed…
Project 1: Home automation (Part 2)
Due to covid lockdown I can not complete the setup. Please read the part one for the initial work. After the lockdown is over I manage to complete the automation….
Bunnings home automation
Bunnings is the popular Australian household hardware chain. To explain home automation they use the following banners for Smart home lighting. For smart home lighting smart switch should be in…
Project 1: Home automation
Thanks to Aslam Vai for agreeing on my first home automation project for his house. Target Area: Four rooms (Kitchen and media area, Master bedroom, Lounge room and Office room)…