Monthly Archives: July 2023

Home Automation Coming Together

Posted on July 21, 2023 by larry

Finally learning a lot about Home Assistant. I do not think this is for anyone. Anyway, I need to figure out how to backup the zigbee configuration. Slept well, first time fitbit said I had a good sleep. I do … Continue reading →

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Disappointed With AQM

Posted on July 20, 2023 by larry

Disappointed with the air quality monitor, looks like you need to give it Internet access to tie in to Home Assistant. But looks like you can still grab data via bluetooth. Still disappointed. Exhaustion catching up with me again, luckily … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Monitor

Posted on July 19, 2023 by larry

With my breathing issues it is time I got something to monitor the indoor air quality in my home. So I purchased this It was really pricey at $250.00USD but it was well regarded and works with home assistant. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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Slowing Down

Posted on July 18, 2023 by larry

Surprised lack of sleep has not hit yet. I been napping and that in itself is not good, but can’t find time to sleep. Anyway, hoping to go to bed early. Still messing around with home assistant. Weight: 341.0

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New Devices for Monitoring

Posted on July 17, 2023 by larry

Got some new sensors installed Got some temperature humidity barometric pressure sensors. But that bottom unit should be familiar and is not new. I flashed the unit with tasmota which should make management of the device easier. Tasmota is the … Continue reading →

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Garage Not Done

Posted on July 16, 2023 by larry

Ran out of time, got a lot done but not to the degree I wanted. I was hoping to move work to downstairs but not sure now. I may just move now, but garage isn’t where I want it to … Continue reading →

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Lake Young

Posted on July 15, 2023 by larry

There is this about 9 mile route called Lake young my kids have done. Not even close to having the legs to do this. But I am putting it on the list to do. Got couple things done today, lights … Continue reading →

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RXB12 does better

Posted on July 14, 2023 by larry

For a much cheaper unit, I paid 19.65USD which includes shipping and tax for 15 units, I think it is worth it. Still not close like the whatever the Sonos uses but better than the RXB6. I am going with … Continue reading →

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More Not Following The Plan

Posted on July 13, 2023 by larry

I did clean and I started working through some of the list I have, but I find myself going back to the smart home stuff. Today I was trying to make sense of the kasa stuff in Home Assistant. The … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Do What I said

Posted on July 12, 2023 by larry

I was supposed to start focusing on cleaning and get some sleep. Did neither had problems sleeping and kept working on my home automation. To make things worse I purchased more Zigbee devices. I should get some sleep early today. … Continue reading →

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