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Build custom Google Assistant voice commands
If you like using voice to run your home automations, Google Assistant could be a good option. Most…
Expose your old TV to HomeKit
Apple announced the addition of TV devices to HomeKit in 2019, which means if your TV is older…
Parse emails into calendar events
This is a fairly easy automation, but it remains one of my all-time favorites. The problem with email…
iPerf3: The ultimate Wi-Fi speed test
In this recipe, we will install a simple Docker container with iPerf3 server that will allow you to measure your true home network bandwidth.
Monitoring last device run time
One of the key benefits of Home Assistant is that you get access to all sorts of historical…
Send iOS notifications to Slack
If you are looking for a simple way to connect your iOS device with Slack, this simple Shortcut…
Expose Roborock vacuum to HomeKit and other platforms
Roborock is one of the most popular robot vacuums, but not necessarily the easiest one to integrate into…
Automate what happens when you start your car
Since iOS 13, Shortcuts users are able to use new automation triggers including When CarPlay connects and When…
Using emoji in Home Assistant
Breaking change in Home Assistant 2022.7 This code will no longer work in the latest Home Assistant version.…
Send Synology Notifications to Slack
Synology DSM (NAS devices) and SRM (routers) software offers decent customization options for sending critical notifications. You can…