Milney Smart Automation Blog

Smart Water Irrigation with Home Assistant, ESPHome and DFRobot solenoid Valve

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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