Milney Smart Automation Blog

A quick look at the Home Assistant 2022.5 Updates we think Milney users will love.

Our 5 favourite automations at the moment

We have to say at the moment, because automations are like wishes, once you have made that wish and your problem no longer exists you move on to the next one.  I had a joke about ex’s there, but I am not sure it works.  Anyway, back to business, what are we loving right now?

With the ability to control these energy offenders remotely, you are well on your way to the smartest of smart homes (or businesses). If something is drawing power that shouldn’t be, just turn it off. If something critical like security equipment or massage chairs are powered down, simply energise them from your phone.

A DIY guide to measuring a JoJo tanks water level using Home Assistant and ESPHome with a D1 Mini and a  Non-contact Digital Water / Liquid Level Sensor XKC-Y25-T12V

Good Smart Lighting should add value to your Home & Life Style!

Dim your lights to suit your mood or time of day.
Set colour temperature warm to prepare for quality sleep.
Have remote controls from home or away.
Or even have a party mode if you are that way inclined...

Easily create an Automation to let you know when the fridge door has been left open. Take it a step further to show you who the culprit was...