There are several weather forecasting options in Home Assistant. My current preference is Pirate Weather. It’s a free, Dark Sky–style API that gives you current conditions, hourly forecasts, and daily forecasts that can power automations like rain alerts, lighting adjustments,…
When I started out with Home Assistant, integration with Life360 was one of the first things I went looking for. Unfortunately, Life360’s native Home Assistant integration was removed in early 2024 due to API changes. But thanks to this dude’s…
At some point, you will find yourself needing a backup of your Home Assistant files. A single update gone wrong or a corrupted SD card can leave you rebuilding your entire smart home from scratch. If you are just getting…
College football season is officially upon us. During the offseason, I stumbled upon the Team Tracker integration and my mind began to spin with possibilities. Since then I have looked forward to annoying my family with another over the top…
If you’ve spent any time exploring Home Assistant, you’ve probably come across people talking about HACS. At first glance it might sound like just another acronym in the sea of smart home jargon—but HACS is a necessary resource in Home…
