May 2020 - The Budget Smart Home

Animated LED Coffee Table with ESP8266

Daniel MasonMay 30, 2020March 28, 20230

LED strips are cool. And addressable ones are even cooler. They look great as a lighting feature and we can actually integrate them into our home automation system as well! We can use LED strip

Cheap Amazon Dash Button Alternative for Home Automation

Daniel MasonMay 23, 2020January 28, 20210

Could this $3 button be the cheapest home automation device on the market? We certainly think so!

The best smart thermostat for your home automation system

Daniel MasonMay 17, 2020December 13, 20200

How to set up a generic thermostat in Home Assistant using temperature sensors and A/C integration.