What is Home Assistant and Why You Should Be Using It -

Welcome to MiddleSiggy's Homestead! In this exciting video, we delve into the incredible world of "Home Assistant" and showcase how it revolutionizes your smart home experience. Get ready to discover the limitless potential this amazing automation platform brings to your everyday life as we watch the first video in the Home Assistant Foundation Series...
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Home Assistant Foundation Series Map
www.middlesiggy.com/index.php...
Home Assistant:
www.home-assistant.io/
Whole House Electric Monitoring:
IoTaWatt - iotawatt.com/ (This is what I am using in my current home)
Sense Energy Monitor - amzn.to/43S4G0n
Emporia Vue Energy Monitor - amzn.to/43S4G0n
Whole House Water Monitor:
Moen Flo Smart Water Monitor - amzn.to/3xo9j6r
Wifi Light Switches:
TASMOTA Smart Switch by Martin Jerry - amzn.to/49qEfzW
TASMOTA 3 Way Smart Switch by Martin Jerry - amzn.to/4cIljQf
WiFi Dimmer Switches:
TASMOTA Smart Dimmer Switch by Martin Jerry - amzn.to/4amqLXz
TASMOTA 3 Way Smart Dimmer Switch by Martin Jerry - amzn.to/3VN9L87
WiFi Fan Control:
TASMOTA Smart Ceiling Fan Control by Martin Jerry - amzn.to/3J5UDLR
Smart Plugs:
Matter Smart Plug homekit by Martin Jerry - amzn.to/3xztHBl
Zigbee Dongle:
SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus - amzn.to/4apo4UW
Zigbee Devices:
SONOFF SNZB-02 ZigBee Temperature and Humidity Sensor - amzn.to/4amr8kV
SONOFF SNZB-03 ZigBee Motion Sensor - amzn.to/43MWP4c
Sengled Smart Door & Window Sensor - amzn.to/43Qtbva
ReoLink Camera's:
REOLINK 4K 16 Channel Network Video Recorder - amzn.to/3J4jCPA
REOLINK 4K Outdoor Cameras - amzn.to/49lstqR
REOLINK Doorbell WiFi Camera - amzn.to/43PCcEL
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Home Assistant is a game-changing open-source software that empowers you to effortlessly connect and control all your smart devices in one centralized hub. From lights, thermostats, and locks to cameras, speakers, and appliances - "Home Assistant" seamlessly integrates them all, making your life simpler, more convenient, and more efficient.
Join me as I take you on a guided tour of Home Assistant's features and functionalities. With its user-friendly interface and extensive compatibility with numerous brands and protocols, this flexible platform caters to everyone, from beginners to tech-savvy enthusiasts. No matter your level of expertise, "Home Assistant" grants you the power to customize and automate your smart home according to your unique preferences.
By utilizing advanced automations and scripts, "Home Assistant" enhances your living spaces, creating personalized routines and smart scenarios. Imagine waking up to a gentle increase in lighting, your favorite music playing softly, and the coffee machine starting brewing automatically - all orchestrated by Home Assistant. It's like having your own personal assistant, tailored to suit your exact needs.
Furthermore, "Home Assistant" boasts a vibrant and supportive community, constantly expanding its capabilities through innovative plugins and integrations. With regular updates and exciting new features, this community-driven project ensures that you're always at the forefront of smart home technology.
Get started on your smart home journey today by watching our video and discovering the immense power of Home Assistant. Prepare to be amazed by the endless possibilities and newfound control over your home's automation. Revolutionize your smart home experience with "Home Assistant" - your gateway to a more connected, comfortable, and convenient lifestyle.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more enlightening content on everything related to smart home solutions. Stay tuned for future videos where we explore even more tips, tricks, and exciting advancements in the world of Home Assistant!
Chapters:
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00:00 Introduction
00:35 What is Home Assistant and Best Smart Home Platform
00:54 Home Assistant and Open Source
01:51 Device Integrations
02:33 Device Automations
03:04 Customizations
03:16 Open Source and HACS Integration
03:46 Local & Cloud Connectivity of Devices
04:19 Outdoor Light Automation Examples
05:32 Historical Tracking and Grafana
05:56 Whole House Power Monitoring
07:22 Whole House Mater Monitoring
09:27 Automation of Devices
09:40 Temperature and HVAC Monitoring
10:45 Generac Generator Monitor (GenMon)
11:46 Home Assistant is Easy
12:24 Home Assistant and Voice Control
13:01 Automate Different Ecosystems
14:11 Automate Rain Collection System
15:08 Conclusion

[@mxlezclxpz8935]

Awsome Video helped convince me to buy a home assistant!

[@user-zn3ll4yb5i]

After watching this fantastic video, I have ZERO idea why you don't have thousands of views. Lots of great info, visuals (outside of missing the in-video link) and great pace without going on too long. I'm going to start HA on a spare linux server today! I too, live on an acreage and have set up some automations/alerts via the online web portion for Google to alert me when a wifi-enabled plug gets on the network (septic pump energizes) and then alerts me when it is off the network (float disconnects). Brings real peace of mind instead of just a wifi alarm going on when my lines would freeze!

[@MiddleSiggyHomestead]

Well thank you for that.. it is the first in many videos I need to complete so maybe when my channel realizes that I also do home automation I will pick up more.. but thank you let me know if you need any help

[@Tom.Hoeffel.Chemistry]

Awesome video

[@MiddleSiggyHomestead]

Thanks Tom