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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Rude_End_3078 on 2025-07-20 19:14:52+00:00.

So far (and touch wood) everything that I've needed or wanted to automate has some existing solution that doesn't require extremely advanced approaches.

Now that's not to say everything I've done (or plan on doing) has a prebuilt solution. For example the water tank levels for my garden didn't have anything prebuilt that I could just slot in, so I had to order the sensor on Ali and then roll my own solution around that involving a Shelly Uni. And the thing is for that purpose the Shelly Uni is enough.

And it's roughly the same story for the inline temp reader in my pool. You know getting the temperature from "the pipe" and AC hardwired in. Same story had to order a temp sensor and DIYed a solution, but still that one used yet again a Shelly Uni.

Roughly the same thing with my garage door openers and sensors (magnetic reed switches) - those ones are even easier using a Shelly 1 Gen 4.

I'm a bit intimidated by the ESP32, but they are geared for IoT's so did any of you guys use them in your setup?

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/terryleewhite on 2025-07-20 14:02:43+00:00.

Is there a way to get HA to update my AWAY status faster. I can go for several miles and it will still show me as HOME. It always eventually updates, but is there a way to make this happen faster or on demand? I have automations that trigger when I’m AWAY.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Apps-are-cool on 2025-07-20 17:21:33+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Awkward-Feeling-8580 on 2025-07-20 11:17:13+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Overall-Box-4643 on 2025-07-20 11:08:14+00:00.

Just got an Aqara FP2 for my large open plan space after reading tons of positive reviews here. Yeah, I knew it would be buggy but figured every smart home device is these days.

The thing is straight up not working. Forget about zones - it can't even detect basic presence/absence right in front of the sensor. Sometimes it works for a bit, then gets stuck showing the same state for hours.

I've tried removing it from both Aqara app and Apple Home, but when I go to set it up as "new" it still shows as existing somehow. Can't figure out how to properly factory reset this thing.

Haven't even gotten to connecting it to HA yet - what's the best method for that anyway?

Few questions:

• Am I missing something obvious in the setup?
• I apparently bought the older FP2 version - is the newer one actually better?
• Should I just return this and get an FP1 (at least it's Zigbee)?
• Any other recommendations for a solid presence sensor you'd for large rooms?

Really want this to work but starting to think I should return to Amazon. Any advice appreciated!

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/nznady on 2025-07-20 03:43:58+00:00.

I would like to find a way to have a automation when I put into Apple Maps that I'm coming home to automatically open my garage door but not open if I drive pass my home going somewhere else so I cant use the function if I get in 100 meters of my house open my garage door.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Zeisen on 2025-07-20 05:40:54+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Responsible_Trash199 on 2025-07-20 03:31:55+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/X_SNO_X on 2025-07-20 03:22:51+00:00.

I built my first ever integration. I got tired of trying to remember chemical mix ratios, when and what were applied and logging aeration and scalps and just all aspects of lawn care. Would love some feedback on it!

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Conscious-Note-1430 on 2025-07-19 23:35:16+00:00.

In my latest video, I tackled one of life’s great dilemmas: how to make your home look smart enough that visitors forgive the mess.

Solution? A printed QR code that triggers a Home Assistant webhook to let people in. No app. No login. Just scan and go. I tested it with my mum — and let’s just say, she was impressed... after the third attempt 😅

📺 Watch here:https://youtu.be/7eX2ebyBeTw

Covered in the video:

• How to create and test HA webhooks
• Generating custom QR codes
• Embarrassing real-world guest trials 🧼

So I’m curious — are people here using QR codes to call webhooks? It feels slick and guest-friendly, but wondering how well it works in the wild. Any cool setups or stories?

Let’s trade notes. Bonus points for mum-proof automations.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/fakeaccount572 on 2025-07-19 11:04:20+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/KingKarl-TM on 2025-07-19 19:03:33+00:00.

I’ve really been impressed by the Reolink HA integration. You get access to so many camera features and options in the HA UI. The problem is that I have mostly Amcrest cameras at my house. Some Amcrest and Reolink cameras have similar features but the Amcrest plugin isn’t as feature-rich or polish. But why? Does the Amcrest plugin need more development? Does Reolink just give developers more access to camera features (they did join ‘Works with Home Assistant’)?

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/ApolloAutomation on 2025-07-19 16:27:48+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Overall-Box-4643 on 2025-07-19 16:25:02+00:00.

So this is driving me crazy. I'm trying to create automations in HA 2025.7.2 and they're doing weird stuff:

• Some save but completely vanish from the automation list (but I can see them triggering in device logs??)
• Others give me "New automation setup failed - timeout" even though config check passes
• A few just show as "unavailable" for no reason

I've triple-checked everything - all entities exist, helpers are set up correctly, YAML looks fine. Some automations work perfectly fine when I create them, but others just randomly fail and go into this limbo state. It seems completely random which ones work and which don't.

The really weird part is when they "disappear" - they're not showing up in Settings > Automations, but I can clearly see them firing in the device logs. So they exist somewhere in the system but the UI can't find them? Where?

I've tried restarting multiple times, checked Developer Tools (config validation passes), verified all my entities are available. Nothing seems to fix it.

Found this thread describing a very similar issue, though that was on a different version.

Anyone else running into this? Is this a known bug in recent versions or am I missing something obvious? Where the hell do these phantom automations even get stored?

Getting really frustrated here...

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/wroadd on 2025-07-19 07:14:16+00:00.

Just want to add this event, as this could be interesting to some of you.

Upcoming community event and Z-Wave Long Range “real-life” test in Hungary on July 29, 2025. (Event language is English)

Location: Danubius Hotels Annabella, Balatonfured, Hungary https://www.danubiushotels.com/en/our-hotels-balatonfured/hotel-annabella Date: 2025.07.29. Tuesday

Agenda:

10:00 -12:00 "Testing" The environment: The hotel runs on Z-Wave devices, 6 floors, 386 rooms, 5 apartments. This will be noisy.

Test will run on Z-Wave.JS + Home Assistant (specifically prepared for this test).

The day will begin with an invitation-only morning session where a select group will conduct Z-Wave device and controller tests in real hotel conditions. This hands-on testing environment will give us valuable insights into how these technologies perform in practical, everyday scenarios. “Invitation-only” because there will be devices before release.

BUT!

From the afternoon (14-16:30), doors open for everyone to join. You'll see the actual test results and have the opportunity to talk directly with the experts who conducted them. No marketing filters, just raw data and honest conversations about what works, what doesn't, and why.

We've organized two panel discussions that tackle the questions we're all asking:

1. A deep dive into the Z-Wave test results - what did we learn and what does it mean for future implementations?
2. A frank conversation about interoperability in smart homes - beyond the buzzwords, what really creates seamless connections between different systems?

Panelists: Paulus Schoutsen, Open Home Fundation Dominic Griesel , Open Home Fundation Laszlo Urge, Silicon Labs Tamas Langh, Yabune Solution (Adam Kruzynski, Shelly Poland. Waiting for confirmation) Moderator: Peter Zsak, Smartopert

Afterwards (16:30-19:00), you'll have plenty of time to connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts in a relaxed lakeside setting. These informal conversations often lead to the most valuable insights and collaborations.

All the details and link to register: https://smarthomebeach.smart-home.guru/

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Iwillgettableflipped on 2025-07-19 13:36:33+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/crazyhankie on 2025-07-19 07:22:28+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/rClNn7G3jD1Hb2FQUHz5 on 2025-07-19 00:37:48+00:00.

Claude has been hard at work and there are many updates since I first shared this project a few days ago. Still uses OpenAI's Realtime API + Picovoice wake words, still designed for Raspberry Pi setups (without the Billy Bass).

What's new since v0.5b:

MCP server integration support: No longer using HA's Conversation API, it now fully supports the official MCP server integration. Many thanks to u/balloob for suggesting this.

Web UI: The most common config change options are now available via an authenticated web UI, including wake word selection, custom wake word model upload, OpenAI voice selection, multi vs single turn conversation choice, and personality config. The assistant personality config is also available in the web UI. Finally, there's a basic status monitoring page so you can monitor interaction for testing or fun.

Default model: Thanks to u/XErTuX pointing out that gpt-4o-realtime-preview is expensive, the app now defaults to gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview. This can be changed in the UI as well.

Bugs and things: Multi-turn audio has been greatly improved. I'm sure there are still bugs and edge cases to be identified, but it works well for my purposes.

Up next: Potentially supporting other MCP server configs to make it more useful.

Note: If you're running a version prior to these updates, I'd recommend a fresh install rather than trying to upgrade. The config structure has changed enough that it's easier to start clean.

Still targeting Raspberry Pi 3B+ or better. Testing on Pi 4 has been stable. The cheap USB mics work fine, added compatibility with USB audio interfaces. Automatic audio calibration handles most setups.

This remains a personal project. More stable than v0.5b but still beta software. You'll likely encounter issues.

Installation instructions and changelog are on GitHub.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Pharylon on 2025-07-18 23:42:33+00:00.

I swear I've had the worst luck with smart bulbs over the years. I started with LIFX bulbs, which are fine, but I really wanted to go full local control (plus they're kinda pricy) so the next time I needed some smart bulbs, I bought Zigbee. I hated them. They refused to join the mesh network, only talking to the hub directly and I had to actually move my Home Assistant server to make them work. So this time when I needed smart bulbs, I took a chance on Linkind brand matter bulbs. After all, I've been hearing Matter is the new smarthome standard (and after using Tasmota switches, I've learned how awesome local-first wifi devices can be).

They're also terrible. They're incredibly slow to respond, hell, they sometimes don't respond at all. After having issues in Home Assistant I tested setting them up directly with Google Home to make sure it wasn't a HA-specific issue, and saw the same problems. They're just truly garbage as far as I can tell.

Has anyone had any good experience with Matter bulbs? And what brands/protocols does everyone here like when it comes to smart bulbs in general?

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/FutureProofHomes on 2025-07-18 20:27:29+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/missyquarry on 2025-07-18 15:52:40+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/JustAnotherNoOne7 on 2025-07-18 14:01:06+00:00.

I always wanted to get into home automation, for years.

Last month I finally picked up a HA Green and a Zigbee hub, added all my “normal” devices. Everything was pretty exciting.

Since then, I’ve been thinking about which sensors to buy first, which automations etc, but so far I always end up thinking it’s a gimmick that solves a problem I don’t actually have. ☹️ Have I not got the right mindset for this?

Looking for ideas on how you started, and perhaps how you approach picking what automations to do.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/DigitalCorpus on 2025-07-18 05:17:23+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/Kryzm on 2025-07-18 01:35:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/homeassistant by /u/kaws510 on 2025-07-17 22:00:18+00:00.

I stumbled upon a new zigbee solar rain sensor (different than the flower looking one) I'm thinking about purchasing just because.

Could be useful in letting me know when there is light rain 3-4 times a year where it won't show up on any weather apps.