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NUT Sensor on Home Assistant to monitor a UPS connected to Synology NAS
by Anand June 20, 2019
by Anand June 20, 2019
In June 2019, I upgraded the UPS connected to my Ubiquiti Network gear and Synology NAS from APC Back-UPS NS700MC to CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD. You can ready about my…
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Install HASS.io on Docker – Run HASS.io on Ubuntu / Debian Systems
by Anand April 17, 2019
by Anand April 17, 2019
In this post, I will show you how to install HASS.io on Docker on Ubuntu or Debian systems. I have been running Home Assistant for my home automation…
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5 Best Android Apps for Home Assistant – Remote control your home
by Anand January 15, 2019
by Anand January 15, 2019
Home Assistant (HASS) one of the best open-source home automation platforms available today, other than maybe OpenHAB. This python based smart home automation platform integrates with over 1000…
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Configure Google Assistant for Home Assistant: Paid and Free Options
by Anand September 20, 2018
by Anand September 20, 2018
Home Assistant is by far the best home automation software I have used. One thing that would make it even better is if I could control home assistant…
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How to add an animated Weather Radar on Home Assistant?
by Anand July 12, 2018
by Anand July 12, 2018
In this post, I will show you how to easily add an animated weather radar on Home Assistant. Home Assistant can track and control and automate all your…

Read about my complete setup
Home Server	Intel NUC 8 with Linux Mint
NAS	Synology DS918+ 4-Bay NAS WD EasyStore Drives (shucked)
Server and Media Apps	Docker with Traefik Reverse Proxy
Network	Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway Ubiquiti US-16-150W UniFi Switch Ubiquiti UniFi AC Long Range APs
Smart Appliances	Ecobee Thermostat with Room Sensors Roborock S6 Robotic Vacuum
Downloading	NewsHosting Usenet (Sonarr/Radarr) IPVanish VPN (Torrents/Kodi)
Smart Home Hubs	Docker HASS.io with Aeotec Z-Stick Samsung SmartThings
Home Security	Abode DIY Wireless Security RCA Gen 2 Video Doorbell (ZoneMinder) Swann NHD-850 Cameras (Zoneminder) Xiaomi 1080p Wifi Camera (ZoneMinder)
Smart Switches	HomeSeer HS-WD200+ Zwave Dimmer TP-Link Kasa HS200 Wifi Switch
Smart Sensors	Dome Zwave Motion Sensor Dome Zwave Door/Window Sensor Dome Zwave Water Leak Sensor Zwave Garage Door Sensor
Smart Bulbs	Sengled A19 Soft White
Outlets and Valves	GE Zwave Plus Outlet Dome Zwave Smart Plug Dome Zwave Water Shut-Off Valve
UPS	CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD Sinewave UPS