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Setting up and Using MQTT on Home Assistant

In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to install and set up both the MQTT broker, and the MQTT integration in Home Assistant. MQTT is a lightweight messaging service used by many IOT devices. Your smart home server can act as the broker for these messages in a few short steps. Read More

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Integrating Plex with Home Assistant

In this tutorial, you will learn how you can set up the Plex integration within Home Assistant. This integration allows automations based on your Plex server and any of its connected clients. For example, you can turn off lights when a movie is played. Read More

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Change Home Assistant to use MariaDB

In this tutorial, you will be learning how to change Home Assistant to use MariaDB. By default, this software relies on SQLite. While suitable for most use cases, it can begin to come undone under intense loads that MariaDB can handle better. Read More

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How to Setup Ecowitt in Home Assistant

In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of setting up an Ecowitt weather station in Home Assistant. By integrating your weather station with Home Assistant, you can create a personalized dashboard that displays a range of information. Read More

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How to Install HACS to Home Assistant

HACS is a useful addition that can enhance your experience with Home Assistant. It allows you to install custom third-party components like integrations, themes, and more. We'll walk you through the steps to install HACS and help you start using this powerful tool. Read More