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Our new PV system: Sungrow SH10RT hybrid inverter, SBR096 battery storage and wallbox installed
On March 15, 2023, our Sungrow SH10RT hybrid inverter, the storage system and the Sungrow wallbox were installed.
Why I'm giving up news and how it's changing my life
I personally have decided to give up news, and in this blog post I’d like to explain why I made this decision.
10 tips: The best accessories for Home Assistant
Home Assistant is incredibly flexible and expandable. I’ll introduce you to hardware that you should definitely take a look at.
macOS: Preventing programs from automatically opening on restart
For a long time, the behavior of my Macs has been driving me crazy, reopening all previously open programs after every restart. But there’s a solution!
Home Assistant Quickie: Backup to Google Drive
Backup is also essential for the smart home. Even more important is having a backup in an independent location. With the Home Assistant Google Drive Backup, this is quick, easy and secure.
Home Assistant and ZigBee – ZHA, DeConz or ZigBee2MQTT?
To integrate ZigBee devices like Philips Hue, IKEA Tradfri, Lidl Silvercrest, or Aqara sensors into Home Assistant, there are 3 systems to choose from. I’ll share my experiences with them.
Measuring room temperature - the right way!
Knowing the room temperature is the basis for saving on heating costs. But how do you measure it correctly? I have some tips - also for Home Assistant.
Professional soldering - the JBC CD-2BQF soldering station
I’ve expanded my electronics workshop with a JBC CD-2BQF soldering station and have known since then that this was long overdue.
Home Assistant Quickie: Monitoring website status
If you run a website like a blog or an online shop, you want to know whether it’s reachable. With Home Assistant, that’s quick and easy.
How I save 34% on gas - also thanks to Home Assistant and what the EnSimiMaV is
Gas prices are skyrocketing and with them the search for savings opportunities or alternatives. However, you have a big lever on your own heating system that is hardly used.