Automate Your Holidays with Meross and Home Assistant SlackerLabs 2022-12-14 | In this video we look at two Homekit enabled Meross devices that can help you automate your holidays. And if you act before 12/19, you can get 5% off with this code (Outdoor Plug Only):NTUBXZKSMeross Oil Diffuser: amzn.to/3FRdb1lMeross Outdoor Plug: amzn.to/3V2fwLgPrevious Meross Video: youtu.be/iUoVhWyIRv8Video chapters:00:00 - Automate your Holidays with Meross Products00:43 - Meross Matters!01:16 - Meross Oil Diffuser Unboxing and Automation07:42 - Meross Outdoor Dimmer Plug Unboxing and AutomationWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Finding your Smart Homes Voice SlackerLabs 2024-12-22 | The home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is out. Find your Voice Dealer at home-assistant.io/voice-peWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
An Easy Way to Make your Voice Commands Smarter in Home Assistant SlackerLabs 2024-12-10 | Lets build a Last Assistant Sensor that will tell Home Assistant which room we are in when we trigger a voice command. This works with any Home Assistant Voice Device as long as it has the Assist in Progress Entity. Written Guide - slacker-labs.com/build-a-last-assistant-sensor-guideVideo Chapters:00:00 - Build a Last Assistant Sensor so your Home Assistant Voice Hardware knows where you are - Intro00:29 - Demo of the power of the Last Assistant Sensor02:41 - Use Area and Labels to identify your Home Assistant Entities04:46 - Building a Last Assistant Sensor using Templates07:11 - Create a Home Assistant Template based Sensor in the UI - Last Assistant Sensor08:57 - Create a Home Asisstant Template based Sensor in YAML including attributes - Last Assistant Sensor11:18 - Build an Voice Command using an Automation and our Last Assistant Sensor15:39 - Demo time - Triggering an automation using a voice command.Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Switchbot S10: Perfect for those with Cats...or Kids? SlackerLabs 2024-11-19 | Thanks to Obstacle Detection this might just be the perfect Robot Vacuum for those with Cats or Kids. Affiliate Link: Switchbot S10: bit.ly/3OgHqSKMore Details on The S10:us.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-floor-cleaning-robot-s10theverge.com/24144618/switchbot-s10-review-robot-vacuumyoutube.com/watch?v=2qA_b1e5A8kVideo Chapters:00:00 - The Switchbot's different take on automating your cleaning Droid.01:02 - The smallest Docking Station?01:54 - The S10 is a Smart Vacuum04:10 - The Switchbot S10 is a self fulfilling Robot.06:12 - The S10 mops up your filth without you laying a finger on it.07:54 - But does it suck enough to get the job done?09:04 - Is the S10 too smart?10:27 - Home Assistant?11:13 - Is it for you? Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Reliable Bathroom Lighting Automation SlackerLabs 2024-10-22 | The Lutron ELV+ Diva Dimmer is the perfect companion for LED lighting. Like perhaps that LED light in your Bathroom? In this video I walk you through how I created a reliable Bathroom lighting Automation using the ELV+ Dimmer, a ThirdReality Matter enabled Night Light, and a Switchbot Contact Sensor. Plus we take a closer look at that new Switch from Lutron. For more information on Lutron Options: casetawireless.com/us/en/products/dimmers-switchesAffiliate Links:ELV+ Diva Dimmer - amzn.to/3zZkW5sThird Reality Night Light (Matter Enabled): amzn.to/4fdM6nMThird Reality Night Light (Zigbee Version): amzn.to/3NEtbqsSwitchbot Contact Sensor: amzn.to/4eRYCtCThird Reality Temp and Humidity Sensor: amzn.to/4eRYCtCThird Reality Contact Sensor: amzn.to/4eYffnCThird Reality Flood Sensor: amzn.to/3C4YpobAqara Contact Sensor: amzn.to/4hhROqEAqara Temp and Humity Sensor: amzn.to/4hqwlvYAqara Water Sensor: amzn.to/4hdCv2mChapters00:00 - The Perfect Way to Automate Bathroom Lights - Prequisites02:19 - Building a bathroom lighting automation using Sensors and a Smart Switch10:22 - The Lutron ELV+ Diva Dimmer Features12:11 - Tips for Automating your Bathroom so no one is left in the dark. Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Build a Local Assist Pipeline in home Assistant! SlackerLabs 2024-09-29 | Let's Build a Local Assist Pipeline in #homeassistant Video Chapters: 00:00 - Building your own Local Assistant Pipeline - Intro01:01 - What is a Local Assist Pipeline02:57 - Install Whisper Add-ons04:03 - Install Piper Add-on to keep your Assistant Local05:02 - Install Open Wake Word05:28 - A Special Warning or Safety Tip06:08 - Install Integrations to connect your Add-on's to Home Assistant06:57 - Configure your Local Assist Pipeline08:24 - It is local. I promise.10:04 - You Did It!Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Are you Ready for Home Assistant 2024.7? SlackerLabs 2024-07-02 | Check out the Repairs you might need prior to upgrading to 2024.7, and I show off some features I'm excited for. Slacker Labs Discord: discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhChapters:00:00 - Get Ready for Home assistant 2024.7 (Repairs and Features)00:53 - Change calendar.list_events to calendar.get_events03:12 - Systemmonitor Integration no longer supported in the YAML04:09 - Beat as a display option for time and date is being removed04:48 - New Features of 2024.7Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Build your own Local Echo for Home Assistant - Easier than you think! SlackerLabs 2024-06-30 | Build your own Echo Replacement fro $50 or less. I also have a guide to go along with this video at : slacker-labs.com/setup-a-raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-as-a-wyoming-satelliteOther important Links:Link to Home Assistant guide on setting up local Assistant Pipeline: home-assistant.io/voice_control/voice_remote_local_assistantLink to Original Walkthrough - github.com/rhasspy/wyoming-satellite/blob/master/docs/tutorial_2mic.mdYAML Code Mentioned in video: github.com/thejeffreystone/SlackerLabVideoExamples/tree/main/2024-LocalVoiceConfig3d Printed Cases:Smaller one - thingiverse.com/thing:4704214Bigger One - thingiverse.com/thing:4766696Affiliated Links:Raspberry Pi Zero W 2 - amzn.to/4bonMNKRaspberry Pi Zero W 2 Kit - amzn.to/4eI95IsRespeaker 2 Mic Hat - amzn.to/3VGHVsKSmall Speaker - amzn.to/3RNKojTBigger Speaker - amzn.to/3zlhFwxHammer-in Headers - amzn.to/4cA20roHammer in Jig - amzn.to/45L5NjrVideo Chapters:00:00 - Build your own Local Voice Assistant for $50 - Intro01:09 - Prereqs to build a local Voice Assistant04:35 - Prep the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W - Flash the OS07:16 - Installing the software for the Wyoming Satellite - Step 0 - SSH Into the Pi08:40 - Step 1 - Update the OS09:04 - Step 2 - Install Git09:27 - Step 3 - Clone Wyoming Satellite09:52 - Step 4 - Install Respeaker Drivers10:43 - Step 5 - Reboot11:05 - Step 6 - SSH Back in to the Pi11:24 - Step 7 - Install Wyoming Satellite Dependencies12:05 - Step 8 - Test your Progress12:33 - Step 9 - Make sure your ReSpeaker Hat is detected13:10 - Step 10 - Record a test13:43 - Step 11 - Playback Test Audio14:09 - Step 12 - Make sure the Wyoming Satellite will run14:56 - Step 13 - Create the Wyoming Service16:25 - Step 14 - Enable the Service16:41 - Step 15 - Check that Service is running18:30 - Step 16A - Add Wyoming Satellite to Home Assistant19:01 - Step 16B - Audio Enhancements20:14 - Step 17 - Install Local Wake word Dependencies20:51 - Step 18 - Clone Open Wake Word21:31 - Step 19 - Setup Local Wake Word 21:56 - Step 20 - Create Local Wake Word Service22:48 - Step 21 - Add Local Wake Word to Wyoming24:36 - Step 22 - Test your Wake Word25:03 - Step 23 - Enable the LEDs26:31 - Step 24 - Create LED Service28:59 - Button up Jarvis29:43 - Jarvis - Setup your own commands34:51 - Its not Perfect...Correction: 07:03 You should really turn off the Pi before connecting the Pi HatWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Dont Forget HACS! SlackerLabs 2024-06-24 | HACS is awesome, when you update it...Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
Would I buy these Door Sensors Again? SlackerLabs 2024-06-07 | I have used 4 different contact sensors over the last 2 years, here is what I think of them. Affiliate Links:ThirdReality Sensor: amzn.to/4e9B0APEcolink Contact Sensor: amzn.to/4bJzLq7Aqara Contact Sensor: amzn.to/3KwIu2USwitchbot Sesnor: amzn.to/4bGMSbzChapters:00:00 - Two Year Review of Smart Home Contact Sensors00:37 - Third Reality Contact Sensor Long Term Review01:57 - Ecolink Contact Sensor Long Term Review03:32 - Aqara Contact Sensor Long Term Review05:34 - Switchbot Contact Sensor Long Term Review07:07 - Final Thoughts...and my Top PickWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Switchbot Lock Pro Works with Home Assistant SlackerLabs 2024-05-11 | The Switchbot Lock Pro connects to Home Assistant over Matter giving you the ability to automate the lock over a local connection. No cloud needed. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Switchbot Lock Pro Works Integrates Home Assistant01:19 - Installing the Switchbot Lock Pro02:58 - Switchbot Lock Calibration 05:11 - Integrate Switchbot Lock Pro to Home Assistant06:30 - Final ThoughtsLinksSwitchbot Affiliate Link: switch-bot.com/SlackerLabsAmazon Links:Switchbot Lock: amzn.to/4af3A0sSwitchbot Lock with Hub and Keypad: amzn.to/3UEn7kVWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Everything You Need to Automate in Home Assistant SlackerLabs 2024-04-18 | The Home Assistant Automation UI got a big update early in 2024, so lets run through everything you need to get started automating the boring stuff. Home Assistant Blue Print Exchange: community.home-assistant.io/c/blueprints-exchange/53Video Chapters00:00 - Home Assistant Automation 101 - Intro01:00 - Home Assistant Automation 101 Prerequisites01:55 - The Home Assistant Automation UI Editor and Automation Basics04:16 - Fire an automation When or add a Trigger to a Home Assistant Automation 07:40 - Add an And if or condition to your Home Assistant Automation11:01 - Add an Action or Then do to your Home Assistant automation13:47 - Helpful Tips for Home Assistant AutomationsVideo on my Text Notify Script:Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer (Also My Home is Smarter than yours) SlackerLabs 2024-03-23 | In this video I swap our my old Kitchen Recessed Smart LEDs with a Lutron Diva Dimmer, and show updating automations in this house is as easy as just removing the old device and adding the new one in Home Assistant. Previous Video on Setting up Lutron with Home Assistantyoutu.be/TTpb6YlYFsYLutron Deals (Affiliate Links):Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Starter Kit: amzn.to/4cvmAtELutron Caseta Smart Dimmer 2 Switch Kit: amzn.to/4arBGyMLutron Diva Smart DSimmer Starter Kit, with origianl Pico Remote: amzn.to/43xyOOHLutron Caseta Smart Switch Kit: amzn.to/3TnkcN2Lutron Diva Products shown in this video, but not currently on discount (Affiliate Links):Diva Dimmer: amzn.to/3ISJrSBDive Style Pico Remote: amzn.to/3x8sKjsVideo Chapters:00:00 - Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer plus why My Home is Smarter than yours - Intro01:25 - Install the Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer is Pretty Easy03:34 - Replace a single pole switch with the Lutron Diva Style Pico Remote04:11 - Why You Might choose Lutron over Zwave or Zigbee05:57 - This Diva Style Dimmer has a feature that isn't obvious07:02 - In my Smart Home I just have to add the hardware to Home Assistant and my automations are updatedWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Troubleshooting Home Assistant (Using a real example) SlackerLabs 2024-03-19 | Troubleshooting Home Assistant can be a challenge, so in this video I am going to walk you through how I troubleshoot a recent error I had with my Input Date times helpers in Home AssistantVideo chapters00:00 - A guide to Troubleshooting Home Assistant - Intro01:40 - Perquisites to aid in Troubleshooting Home Assistant02:20 - First Check the Docs for recent changes03:15 - Second Check the open and recently closed issues04:19 - A Brief Look at Packages in Home Assistant 05:47 - Be careful of comments found in recent issues, they may not apply. 06:34 - When all else fails, comment out recent changesWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Music Used in This Video - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets Used in This Video - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Home Assistant Scripts Hidden Feature! SlackerLabs 2024-03-06 | You may not be aware that you can define fields with your Home Assistant Scripts. These fields make it easy to create your own services. And with Home Assistant 2024.3, you can now interact with these scripts from your dashboard. In this video we will cover everything from what Fields are, How to setup a script to use fields, and how to edit existing scripts that might already be using parameters to use fields. Video ReferencesMy Text Notify Script - github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/2f8762e281ca09cf4d89cae095c15474ad863f75/config/packages/notify.yaml#L96Video Chapters:00:00 - Home Assistant Scripts have a hidden feature you should be using - Intro00:54 - Prerequisites to follow along01:34 - What are fields in home Assistant Scripts?02:59 - Build a Home Assistant script that uses fields (Create a Script to add a todo)06:05 - Demo time - Using Fields with a Script to add a item to a todo list07:05 - Update an existing script to use fields - Modifying my text_notify script. Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Home Assistant 2024.2 Requires Some Post Update Updates SlackerLabs 2024-02-05 | Home Assistant doesn't have a lot of breaking changes anymore, but this releases there are some things you should be aware of before hitting that button. Nothing major, but some will require you to update your system to get things working again. #homeassistant #2024.2 #haupdateWebhook Changes: youtu.be/W6Igg9BPMZQChapters00:00 - Prepare for the 2024.2 Release - Intro00:33 - The Home Assistant Life360 Integration is no more01:10 - Lutron Integration Changes02:03 - Proximity Integration is being Deprecated03:35 - The Tuya Integration gets a better Authentication Method04:34 - Webhooks now have more local-onlyWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Fix these before Home Assistant 2024.2 SlackerLabs 2024-02-02 | I have been neglating my Smart Home, and I have a couple of repairs I need to get done before the 2024.2 Release comes out. Prerequisites to follow along:- Know how to Edit and Access your YAML Configuration files: youtu.be/TtWY65cG20k- Understand Repair Notices, and what they mean.#homeassistant #2024.2Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
5 Things Home Assistant Needs This Year SlackerLabs 2024-01-31 | There is no Year Of for Home Assistant this year, but I do have some thoughts on what would make Home Assistant THE smart home platform.#homeassistant Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Buy a Slacker Labs T-shirt: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site/One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Affiliate Links: Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
I guess this is it.....for 2023 SlackerLabs 2023-12-27 | I guess we have reached the end. So let's talk about how we got here. Links mentioned in the video:Battery Template: youtu.be/XR8mkJB4k88Response Variables: youtu.be/ey8MoQUDsRMWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Why I think Smart Homes Feel Broken SlackerLabs 2023-12-22 | Brian over at Automate Your Life posted a video giving us 6 reasons why smart home feel Broken. And I agree, they do feel broken. But not because of something the Smart Home companies have done. Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
5 ways Presence Detection makes Home Assistant Smarter SlackerLabs 2023-12-20 | Go to our partner trymintmobile.com/SlackerLabs to get premium wireless for as low as $15 a month - Buy 3 Months, Get 3 Months Free through 1/1/24!Presence Detection can help make your smart home smarter whether you want to keep things completely local, or whether you want Home Assistant to automate your entire life. Here are 5 Ways I am using Presence Detection to my Home Assistant based smart home smarter. 00:00 - 5 Ways Presence Detection Makes Home Assistant smarter00:34 - Automate Your Security system02:00 - Person Based Room Lighting and Notifications03:04 - Location Based Notifications Away from Home05:56 - Automate Vacation and Guest Modes07:23 - Reduce Unneeded AutomationsMy Automations:Security system Video: youtu.be/2gpoE5i5RGQ Code: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/main/config/packages/security.yamlLighting: Living Room: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/6f667e1fe872bceace901f5f9c0268fead25add2/config/automations.yaml#L2229Kitchen: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/6f667e1fe872bceace901f5f9c0268fead25add2/config/automations.yaml#L1C1-L1C1School: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/6f667e1fe872bceace901f5f9c0268fead25add2/config/automations.yaml#L1767Vacation Mode: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/6f667e1fe872bceace901f5f9c0268fead25add2/config/automations.yaml#L1982Speech notification that limits to when family is home:github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/6f667e1fe872bceace901f5f9c0268fead25add2/config/packages/jarvis.yaml#L275Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
A Quick Slacker Labs Update SlackerLabs 2023-12-19 | Just a Quick Update about things I'm working on, and the RoomSenseIQ Campaign. If you were interested in the roomSenseIQ the Initial Campaign is about to be up. crowdsupply.com/roomsense-labs/roomsense-iqWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Some of my Fav Brands on Sale: Black Friday 2023 SlackerLabs 2023-11-24 | Here are some of my favorite brands and the deals they have for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023#lutron #thirdreality #dealsonamazon Affiliate Links that help Support Slacker Labs: Lutron:Caseta Dimmer Kit - amzn.to/3sX96Fb and amzn.to/3GhqHuJDiva Smart Kits - amzn.to/40ZQTneOutdoor Smart Plug Kit - amzn.to/3SWhzTM Third Reality:Contact Sensor - amzn.to/4a4glMzMotion Sensor - amzn.to/3uqBHDbButton - amzn.to/47O1T9uWater Leak Sensor - amzn.to/3sMNo6WTemp Sensor - amzn.to/3RbwMz6Power Plug - amzn.to/49RuiNrNight Light - amzn.to/46y9s2OBlinds - amzn.to/47uH4A0Reolink’s Amazon Store: amzn.to/3MZLuqqReolink Duo 2 - amzn.to/3uxweL6Smartwings - smartwingshome.com/?ref=43Aqara Deals - amzn.to/49Nxv0DMeross Deals - amzn.to/40VBYdOUltraloc Deals - amzn.to/3MYOgMmUltraloc ZWave - amzn.to/3QUYPkLWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Flic Black Friday Deals PLUS Local Home Assistant Integration! SlackerLabs 2023-11-21 | Lots to cover in this one. Flic has some Black Friday Deals offfering up to 60% off. Black Buttons, and Glow in the Dark Stickers as well. And perhaps the best thing, we use the LR Hub to connect Flic Devices to Home Assistant over a local MQTT server making these buttons completely local. Links:Flic VIP Signup - flic.io/blackfriday Flick Black Friday Store - flic.io/blackfriday?aff=101Flick2Hass Repo - github.com/id628/flic2hassVideo Chapters:00:00 - Flic's Black Friday Deals and LR Hub Overview - Intro00:59 - Flic's Black Friday Deal Rundown02:40 - Setup the Flic LR Hub to get your Buttons into Home Assistant Locally07:04 - Automating with Flic Buttons Integrated via MQTTWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Aqara Matters to Home Assistant! SlackerLabs 2023-11-14 | An update back over the summer brought Matter to the Aqara hub, and enabled the Aqara Hub to integrate with Home Assistant over Matter. Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Three Ways to Automate Halloween with Home Assistant SlackerLabs 2023-10-09 | Use Lutron Caseta, Switchbot, and connected media players to automate Halloween with Home Assistant.Halloween package with Entities, Automations, and Scripts: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/main/config/packages/halloween.yamlHaunted House with Home Assistant Video: youtu.be/hw3ob0Ae2UILutron Caseta Starter Kit: amzn.to/48OAXrdLutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Kit: amzn.to/3PRLZmWLutron Dimmer with Pico Remote Kit: amzn.to/3rMj4ZBLutron Caseta Pico Remote: amzn.to/3PRr2ZuLutron Caseta Outdoor Plug: amzn.to/3Q9kpTHSwitchbot Bot: amzn.to/46KhJkXMeross Outdoor Plug: amzn.to/3RN8kVtMeross Outdoor Plug Review: youtu.be/dGgDcHmMVA4?si=h9U0F2TeDM_gc2HS&t=469Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Yeedi Cube Review: An Almost perfect Self-cleaning Robot SlackerLabs 2023-10-02 | The Yeedi Cube, is an all-in-one robot vacuum and mop that that clean it self. It has some nice features like a Sonic Mop Head, and an Electronic Scrubber that cleans the mop head. But it has some flaws that prevent it from being able to do its job effectively. You get learn more and grab a Yeedi Cube at:yeedi.comGet $35 off by using code "yeedicubepf" at checkout yeedi cube on Amazon: amzn.to/3RiucrhWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Master Home Assistant Templates: State Based Entities SlackerLabs 2023-09-30 | Master Home Assistant Temaplte and build your very own Home Assistant entities using state based templates. This video is long, but full of working examples from my own Home Assistant based smart home. Links to things mentioned in the video:YAML Shown in this video: github.com/thejeffreystone/SlackerLabVideoExamples/tree/main/2023-MasterTemplates_StateBasedEntitiesHA Template Docs: home-assistant.io/integrations/template/#state-based-template-binary-sensors-buttons-images-numbers-selects-and-sensorsSensor Device classes: home-assistant.io/integrations/sensorBinary Sensor Device Classes: home-assistant.io/integrations/binary_sensorThird Reality Smart Button: amzn.to/3PYfHbeChapters:00:00 - Intro01:13 - The New, Old Way of Building Template Entities06:30 - What is a State Based Template Entity?07:19 - Real Examples of State Based Templates in Home Assistant08:10 - Example - We Have a Problem Sensor11:18 - Example - Button Monitor Entity15:28 - Example - Is tomorrow a school day?18:39 - Example - Using a Media Player as a Occupancy Sensor21:26 - Example - Dynamic Occupancy Sensors27:59 - Example - Countdown Sensor to a Date32:28 - Example - Find Batteries that need ChangingWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteUse my Amazon Affiliate Links:My Favorite Smart Home Tech: amzn.to/3QKFp3WGear I use my Smart Home: amzn.to/3R0kQ3FGetting Started with Home Assistant: amzn.to/3PXayjwHome Assistant Yellow Essential Gear: amzn.to/3LK4fgN One Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeButOr use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Other Affiliate Links: Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Flic Twist is out! SlackerLabs 2023-09-12 | The Flic Twist can help you automate the boring stuff!Use the affiliate link below, and help SlackerLabsflic.io/?aff=101Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Lytmi Fantasy 3: 4 HDMI Inputs, Awesome color, and presence sensor? SlackerLabs 2023-08-24 | The Lytmi Fantasy 3 is an awesome TV Backlight kit that can elevate your content watching experience. And if you have a Home Assistant, Smart things, Amazon, or Google based smart home, it can be a valuable presence sensor since its state is linked to human activity. Get one at bit.ly/3PdmfCgAnd use my discount code: SlackerLabs5Video Details:00:00 - The Lytmi Fantasy 3 - Intro01:01 - Unboxing the Lytmi Fantasy 301:51 - Install the Lytmi Fantasy LED Strip03:54 - Configure the Lytmi Fantasy 3 TV Backlight Kit05:32 - The Lytmi Fantasy 3 Looks Amazing!07:10 - Add the Lytmi Fantasy 3 to Home Assistant09:01 - The Lytmi Fantasy 3 as a Presence sensor? 09:56 - What I Don't Like about it11:02 - What I Like about it11:42 - How to get oneWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Automate your House just by adding Devices to Home Assistant! SlackerLabs 2023-08-12 | Yep, I said it. You can now Automate you house just by adding device to Home Assistant. All you need its to build to automations to leverage the context Home Assistant already knows. And you will end up with a true smart home. Video Chapters:00:00 - Automate your Smart home just by adding devices to Home Assistant - Intro00:59 - How to use Response Variables in Home Assistant06:13 - Build your own smart home services with scripts and response variables. 07:49 - Build a Kitchen lighting automation that uses devices as soon as you add them to home assistant. Resources:Download the Automations and Scripts used in this video: github.com/thejeffreystone/SlackerLabVideoExamples/tree/main/2023-ResponseVariablesWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
RoomSense IQ Improves Home Assistants IQ SlackerLabs 2023-07-27 | The Room Sense IQ is a room presence Sensor built for Home Assistant, and I think you are going to want to consider this one for you next presence sensor. Resources:Setup MQTT: youtu.be/SQkHMOrnXaESetup access to YAML Files: youtu.be/TtWY65cG20kChapters:00:00 - In the Beginning01:12 - Introducing the RoomSense IQ03:22 - Integrate the RoomSense IQ with Home Assistant05:36 - Configure the RoomSense IQ Presence Sensor09:20 - Automation Examples using RoomSense IQ10:22 - What's Wrong with it?11:46 - Getting the RoomSense IQ Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Mastering Home Assistant Templates: Intro to Date and Time SlackerLabs 2023-07-21 | The next installment of my Mastering Home Assistant Templates Series. This video is all about time and date. We will be covering:- How to get the current time and use it in your templates. - Saving time for use later in templates- How to do timestamp Math- the difference between the last_changed and the last_updated timestamps- When to use as_datetime and as_timestamp- And how to compare two points in time - So we know how many days until a date - If a date was in the past - if a date is in the future - Did it happen in the last 24 hours - Or is it happening todayLots to cover, so this one is long. So use the chapters below to jump around:Video Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Time and Date Templates in Home Assistant - Intro01:18 - What to Expect in this video02:31 - Quick Jinja Recap04:40 - Using Now() to get the current time06:20 - Create a TTS Greeting using Now()08:16 - Saving the current time of events to use later in templates13:29 - Using Replace() to get a specific point in time based on current time16:46 - Home Assistant's time and Date Integration provides some helpful entities19:25 - Using an entity's last changed and last updated timestamp in your templates21:17 - Intro to Timestamp Math in your Templates22:51 - The difference between as_datetime and as_timestamp and when to use them25:49 - Using as_timestamp to get the number of days until a date in the future28:27 - A Template to check if a timestamp happened in the past29:57 - A Template to check if an Automation fired in last 24 hours31:16 - Using relative_time() to get how much time has past since a point in time32:00 - Check to see if a calendar event is happening todayResources: Home Assistant Docs on Time/Date Templating: home-assistant.io/docs/configuration/templating/#time Python Time String Formatting Options: docs.python.org/3/library/datetime.html#strftime-and-strptime-format-codesWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Update Your Webhook Automations before Home Assistant 2023.7! SlackerLabs 2023-07-03 | Home Assistant made some changes to Webhooks in the 2023.5 Release. You need to make sure you update your automations prior to 2023.7 or your automations may not work. If you want to know more about how to leverage web hooks in your Home Assistant Automations check out these videos:Using a Webhook as a Trigger: youtu.be/xkUhuYaRVJgWebhooks can Integrate Anything: youtu.be/ZXTI286DwYQWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
The 2023.5 Home Assistant Workday Sensor Update Caused Issues SlackerLabs 2023-07-01 | The Home Assistant Workday Sensor is a critical sensor for Automating The Boring Stuff, and the 2023.5 Release modified its functionality. In this video we are going to talk about what happened, and what it means. Video Chapters:00:00 - The 2023.5 Home Assistant Workday Sensor Update Caused Issues - Intro00:53 - The Home Assistant Workday Sensor01:55 - Adding a Workday Sensor in Home Assistant as of 202304:58 - Home Assistant Release 2023.5 and Migrating your existing Workday Sensors07:11 - The Workday Sensor's functionality was limited in the 2023.5 ReleaseWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Home Assistant 2023.6 Made me Fix My Smart Home SlackerLabs 2023-06-17 | Home Assistant 2023.6 brought some changes that I need to make to my smart home. Some were things I forgot about, and one didn't go as I had originally planned. In any case, I walk you through what I had to do to get everything good again.Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
ADD Storage to Home Assistant Yellow in Less Than 10 Minutes SlackerLabs 2023-06-16 | Home AssistantYellow is great, but 16gb isn't enough storage for some of us. So in this video I walk you through adding storage to your Home Assistant Yellow. And You can do it in Less than 10 minutes.Affiliate Links:Samsung 500gb M.2 NVMe SSD: amzn.to/3N7bNu5Samsung 1tb M.2 NVMe SSD: amzn.to/441B7bxWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Mastering Home Assistant Templates: We got Errors SlackerLabs 2023-05-20 | We got errors here. Well, hopefully not too many, but from time to time you will see some when working with templatesSo In this video on Mastering Home Assistant Temaplates, we are goni gto talk abouthow to fix some errors. Resources Mentioned in this video:Mastering Home Assistant Templates: Getting Started:youtu.be/m1aqyX6LXloMQTT Videos:Instaling MQTT: youtu.be/SQkHMOrnXaENew Way of Defining MQTT Sensors: youtu.be/SKvuW5mUVJUVideo Chapters:00:00 - Master Home Assistant Templates: We Got Errors - Intro02:00 - Home Assistant 2023.5 Brought a New Value error to entities. 04:22 - How to fix the Unknown Error Value Errror in home Assistant13:11 - Create a MQTT based Sensor that never expiresWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Smartwings Roller Shades with Thread just works! SlackerLabs 2023-05-04 | Smartwings has released their Thread based Roller shades. I've been using them for the last two months, so I'm going to share how these work with #homeassistant Use my Smartwings affiliate link to let them know you heard about them from me: smartwingshome.com/?ref=43To get 10% off Use the Discount code: SlackerLabsJeff10 Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Mastering Home Assistant Templates: A Beginners Guide SlackerLabs 2023-04-28 | Home Assistant Templates 101 Let's walk through everything you need to know to get started making templates. I explain the foundational blocks of templates, walk you through how to transform your home assistant data using math, and wrap it up giving to a look at some different ways you can use templates. If you feel overwhelmed with #homeassistant templates, dont worry. After this video you will have everything you need to get started. Code Examples:Example Sensors: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/main/config/sensors/sensor.yamlJinja Examples from Temaplte Panel:gist.github.com/thejeffreystone/54df3dec788df5170998416ac9a1ed47Today Is / Month Is:github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/34fd8aacbc744f41d78f44a071785fa21e41d605/config/sensors/house.yaml#L203Jinja Resources:Crash course for Beginners: https://ultraconfig.com.au/blog/jinja2-a-crash-course-for-beginners/Full Jinja Documentation (Use Search when needing syntax for functions): jinja.palletsprojects.com/en/3.1.xVideo Chapters:00:00 - Home Assistant Templates 101 - Intro01:10 - Home Assistant Template Updates as of 2023.401:44 - What is Jinja?03:07 - Template Basics: What do those Curly Braces mean?06:57 - Home Assistant Entities in Templates11:44 - Transform Home Assistant Entities using Templates17:22 - Advance Templates - A Quick Look23:00 - More to Come Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
You Need Number Helpers in your Home Assistant setup SlackerLabs 2023-03-31 | Number Helpers can give you an easy way to modify your automations, templates sensors, and more from the dashboard, so if you are not using them already, check out three ways they can help you level up your Home Assistant setup.Code:YAML of Automation to change Volume on all media players using Helper: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/automations.yaml#L876YAML of using Helper in Room Presence for dynamic threshold: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/packages/audio.yaml#L308YAML for Master Bedroom Custom Light Transition: github.com/thejeffreystone/homeassistant-config/blob/234c482a9114706b9669c45e0ebf180fc9fce0dc/config/packages/lighting.yaml#L74Chapters:00:00 - Intro to Using Number Helpers to modify Templates, Scripts, Automations, and more from a dashboard in Home Assistant00:50 - Use a Number Helper for master Volume Control in Home Assistant03:47 - Use a Number Helper to adjust a template sensor in Home Assistant06:01 - Create a custom light transition using a number helper in Home Assistant#homeassistant #tipsandtricks #numberhelpersWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Unlock the Power of Home Assistant: 5 Lessons Learned SlackerLabs 2023-02-15 | In this video I share the 5 things I believe can help you unlock the power of Home Assistant. These are all available to anyone running Home Assistant. No special add-ons, integrations, or programming knowledge. Also, be sure to watch if you want to hear me say donkey balls. Ok, thats not really important. Just trying to bait you into watching. Also I really do say it and I get Alexa to say it to. Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Third Reality 2nd gen Power Meter Smart Plug SlackerLabs 2023-02-11 | Third Reality’s second gen power metering smart plug. Works with Home Assistant and any zigbee 3.0 hub. Get it here: amzn.to/40SHUUu
Master the Google Calendar Integration in Home Assistant (2023) SlackerLabs 2023-02-04 | This is an updated Walkthrough of my Google Calendar Walkthrough. You can still use the google_calendars.yaml file. If you need an example of what to put in the google_calendars.yaml file:gist.github.com/thejeffreystone/005e097be9061d6bf1478809f73ff043Video Chapters: 00:00 - Master the Google Calendar Integration in Home Assistant (Intro)02:08 - Setup google API Application Credentials for Home Assistant05:40 - Add the Google Calendar Integration to Home Assistant08:26 - Tracking Events using Different Calendars (The Easy Method)10:10 - Use the google_calendars.yaml file for better event tracking in Home Assistant15:29 - Use the Google Calendar events in Home Assistant Automations as triggers and conditions18:38 - OutakesWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Uncovering the Secret of Why Thread Doesnt Matter...For Now SlackerLabs 2023-01-28 | Let's talk about Thread, because if you are not careful you might fins yourself cursing your smart home. Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Updates on my move to ZHA and the moving my Automations SlackerLabs 2023-01-21 | In 2022 I made to big changes to my Home Assistant setup. I moved to Zigbee2MQTT to ZHA for my zigbee integration and I moved all of my automations to the automation.yaml file.And things didn't turn out as I expected. Video chapters:00:00 - Mistakes were made with my Home Assistant setup in 2022 - Intro01:15 - What happened when i moved to ZHA04:12 - Moving my Automations wasn't the outcome I was looking for Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Reolink Duo2 - You can Automate with this Camera! SlackerLabs 2022-12-31 | Reolink sent me their new Duo2 to look at and if you need a Camera that can trigger automations inside of home Assistant, this is Camera can do that. If you want to pick one up:Reolink duo 2 PoE: amzn.to/3WuyAmZReolink Duo2 Wifi: amzn.to/3WZhjlwDiscount Code: 5% off: ytbchristmasAlso on Relink's site: bit.ly/3M9LoL0Video Chapters:00:00 - You can build Home Assistant Automations with the Reolink Duo 2 - Intro03:05 - Add the Reolink Duo2 to Home Assistant11:01 - Is the Reolink Duo 2 Right for you?Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
ZWave or Zigbee? That is the Question. SlackerLabs 2022-12-08 | If you are building a smart home at some point you will ask yourself or random Internet forums whether you should invest in Zwave or Zigbee. And after being berated for not searching the forums first, you will be told Zwave cause Zigbee sucks, or Zigbee cause Zwave Sucks, or neither cause they both suck and Wifi is the best. But the answer is a little more complicated. So lets try and answer Smart Home's oldest question. And hopefully by the end you will have enough information that you can determine the right answer for you. Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Last Call for Smart Home Tech Deals SlackerLabs 2022-11-28 | The Yearly Holiday Sales events are almost over. But there are still some deals out there for anyone wanting to Automate The Boring Stuff with Home Assistant. Switchbot Plugs: amzn.to/3gDwDVGSwitchbot Curtain (U-Rail): amzn.to/3H4CRZFSwitchbot Curtain (Rod): amzn.to/3XHQDabSwitchbot Contact Sensor: amzn.to/3EDvqp9ThirdReality Contact Sensor: amzn.to/3idKRwOThirdReality Blinds (35x72): amzn.to/3gA11jNThirdReality Motion Sensor: amzn.to/3ifAIzRThirdReality Smart Button: amzn.to/3VxTjWhThirdReality Smart Plug: amzn.to/3EDh88gThirdReality Temp and Humidity: amzn.to/3VqhN3wAqara P1 Motion Sensor: amzn.to/3U3kuXPAqara Contact Sensors: amzn.to/3V8HRR7Aqara Temp and Humidity: amzn.to/3Uah7hMFirst Alert ZWave smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector: amzn.to/3gBedooWho am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
Matter is NOT Coming for Your Smart Home SlackerLabs 2022-11-16 | Everyone is making Matter videos these days so I figure I should have one to. Matter is the new smart home standard meant to save us from Smart Home Fragmentation but I think it isn't going to do that. And in this video I will tell you why. If you want to catchup on all the Matter Launch Event you can check out the video at: youtube.com/watch?v=eFgG8isgMUc Who am I?My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets. Follow Me:Github - github.com/thejeffreystoneTwitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabsOn the Web - slacker-labs.comDiscord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahhAnd if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit - Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.siteOne Time Donation: Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabsCash App: $slackerlabsBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut . Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US Video Gear:Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPHDesk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cpNewer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejdDazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5yAudio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chKGimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoeMusic - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6mVideo Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
