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I created a beautiful custom Home Assistant card to control a Xiaomi fan

I recently connected my smart Xiaomi fan to my Home Assistant installation but found the default card in the user interface lacking in design and functionality. So I used this as an excuse to finally create my first own card. Here is how it works and how you can use Read more…

By Oliver, 2 years06.07.2021 ago
HomeAssistant

Integrating a smart fan with Home Assistant – how to survive the heat

Summer is here! A fan can help you fight the temperatures, a smart fan can do it even better. Here is how you can integrate Home Assistant with the affordable Xiaomi Mi smart standing fan 1C. The Xiaomi smart fan I bought this fan last year and already described how Read more…

By Oliver, 2 years28.06.2021 ago
Automation

The best and cheapest motion sensors for your smart home?

Automatic lights are magical. You walk into a room and the lights just turn on… to add this magic to your smart home you need motion sensors. Many motion sensors. Here is everything you need to know about them and my experience on how to find and install cheap and Read more…

By Oliver, 2 years21.09.2020 ago
Automation

36°C – A smart fan for a cool(er) smart home

Recently it has been super hot in Germany – more than 30°C for weeks and it is not looking to get much cooler. Technology to the rescue! I bought a smart fan that I promptly integrated with my smart home system. Here is how to do it. Finding a fan Read more…

By Oliver, 3 years17.08.2020 ago
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