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@MatSmithLondon
Жыл бұрын
I’ve used Node-RED for many years, and have hundreds of custom programmed flows / automations etc. I have installed HA many times over the years (usually in virtual machines on my hyper-v server) but just never really “got on” with the software. The main reason was that I didn’t really understand the concepts. This is the first time I have bothered to find out more about the concepts, and your video was really excellent at making these things clear! Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to making this video. I think I’m going to try to get back in to Home Assistant now.
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear it! I think this kind of information should be included in a "tutorial" within Home Assistant
@tylerjyukich
3 ай бұрын
I love the way you described the difference between automations ands scenes as automations being sequential whereas scenes trigger a specific state all at once. Simple and clear - love your content!
@MathieuB05
21 күн бұрын
Consistently informative, concise and relevant content. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, you have a new subscriber! 🙏
@RetiredParatrooper
7 ай бұрын
One of the best explanations I've heard
@makeitworktech
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@MHM4V3R1CK
Жыл бұрын
Exactly the primer I needed after struggling with the basics for some time. Thank you!
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@conecomputersuk
2 жыл бұрын
Nice introductory overview of the HA areas and a very smart looking wall tablet!...what card are you using for the time/date on the tablet ?
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! That's the custom digital-clock card from HACS
@jay-rus4437
Жыл бұрын
HA just seems overwhelming. It always seems that it is discussed as a easy to setup and use program. Unfortunately we then see a video, like this one, that then shows lines of programming language that we are supposed to somehow understand. While I consider myself fairly capable, as an example Im radio operator and run digital formats, have raspberry pi that handle various functions, and yet the HA seems to be very in-depth which makes it confusing for those of us that dont have significant computer programming background
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
I agree, it does appear complicated Like I mentioned in the video though, I don't have a programming background, and it's not too bad to figure out. You really don't need to touch the code unless there's something you're trying to add that doesn't yet have integration via user interface set up yet. There is a lot to it -- a single machine acting as the brains of an entire smart home isn't going to be simple! Compare to the competition: you can do more without coding than both Hubitat and SmartThings.
@MadBison
Жыл бұрын
I am a ham radio operator and a software dev with almost 40 years coding. Setting up Home Assistant in the last 5 weeks has been an exciting learning project. The config and initial setup on a raspberry pi to just put the image on an SSD drive and have it on the network and picking up a bunch of bluetooth and wifi connected devices was surprisingly easy. Even the switch from a Pi3b+ to a Pi400 migrating my configuration was so much easier than i thought it would be! Andthe discovery of esp32 bluetooth proxies was a significant upgrade. But, I think it's a project to do as a backgrounder, just tinkering from there on. I set up node red, and it seemed very difficult for me to understand what was needed to get the task done, even with extensive coding knowledge. The power of HA and Node Red is truely amazing as someone who has spent a career automating tasks in the digital world. But, the learning curve is very steep, so just play around with it adding a small automation occasionally, taking time to enjoy the learning process. I would not tackle Home Assistant as a task to complete in a number of days. Slowly roll out your improvememts as you have time. In time, you will get better at the configuration, and Home Assistant will get better at automating your home. I think it's all about "discovery".
@Chequr_Prostate
Жыл бұрын
@@MadBison Lol. I think you just made his point.
@MarteSystems
2 жыл бұрын
I like the design of your dashboard! Can you show us how you created some of your dashboards?!!!
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll work on that!
@DonParlor
2 жыл бұрын
Not a newbie anymore, but always entertaining to watch your videos!
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks sir!
@TheBEGamer
Жыл бұрын
Great video and all but why is it never mentioned that using home assistant requires the users to pay a monthly fee? In other words, do you know if there's any way I can integrate WLED with Google home without having to pay for it every month?
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Home Assistant is free!
@gripperrod
Жыл бұрын
But you need a Nabu Casa subscription to easily integrate with Alexa and Google?
@farlo144
2 жыл бұрын
Great timing on this video. I just discoverd HA this morning!
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! It's a great platform for sure!
@Frem_Kra
2 жыл бұрын
Home assistant is biggest scam ever - lack of real security, HACKS is full of security free integrations not to mention lack of stability. "Developers" are another problem If you mentions about issues on forum Petro or Zack will bann you without warrning. Also - they banning russian developers :))) Also seems like platform will be monetized soon that is why "developers" constantly avoiding security and stability discussion not to mention their "political" inclinations.
@Antiik2
2 жыл бұрын
Yes more dashboard tutorials please :)
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I'll at least do one or two!
@bat3332
2 жыл бұрын
yes definitely needed
@mpxz999
Жыл бұрын
What was that "smart button" thingy you have setup with your projector~? Thank you for the lovely video!
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's a Moes 4-Button scene controller. I covered it in this video a while ago. kzitem.info/news/bejne/o2N3saJ8eoirpo4 This is the controller: amzn.to/3HHibHb
@MrQuattrodave
7 ай бұрын
I am just starting on this journey, This is quite a detailed overview. I am Mac based. is there a Mac equivalent as I see HA is PC based
@kennshearer526
2 жыл бұрын
Great intro thank you. Always difficult to avoid tech-talk. How about a beginners guide to HA Bluetooth? Must be one of the most confusing setups in HA. Still haven’t managed to get my HA to see any Bluetooth devices - and I have many. Running on a Mac which has Bluetooth as standard and even bought recommended USB Bluetooth dongle but still no luck 😤
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really don't have much experience with running HA on a PC, and I don't own any macs, so I'm not sure I could help, but have you tried Bluetooth proxy? Instead of using a Bluetooth dongle, you can buy an M5 Stack Atom Lite ($7) flash it in about 2 minutes, and plug that into a 5v usb charger. It connects to WiFi, and it acts as a Bluetooth radio. HA will automatically recognize it and you'll start pick up bluetooth devices. I may do a video on that method, but I don't have any understanding of how PCs/Macs work with bluetooth.
@asderven
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I just had a tiny, basic question, I downloaded home assistant, I have a few WiFi devices. Home assistant asks me for a server address, I stopped there. Do I have to set up a virtual server, or need a dedicated machine for this? If I have zigbee hub, would I be able to use that as a server? You give really interesting ideas for home automation, once I get past the initial stumbling blocks, I’ll definitely expand and share. I find that home assistant is super useful for elderly people. Do you know if there is a sensor that can detect if a person falls in the bathroom/room? Or someone has been in a room or bathroom for too long and should check on them?
@makeitworktech
7 ай бұрын
You need a dedicated machine - use a Raspberry Pi or an Intel Nuc. You can also buy the Home Assistant Green or Yellow. The Zigbee hub alone will not work
@samboden6352
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great overview. I have heard great things about the ConBee II & HA amd an wondering if you have by chance tested it. It seems to be great when you use different brands of sensors and light
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I use the Conbee II for my test setup, so every ZigBee device I own works with it!
@samboden6352
2 жыл бұрын
@@makeitworktech Thank you for your reply! So it's a good tool you say, i think i'll get it.
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's great!
@Frem_Kra
2 жыл бұрын
Home assistant is biggest scam ever - lack of real security, HACKS is full of security free integrations not to mention lack of stability. "Developers" are another problem If you mentions about issues on forum Petro or Zack will bann you without warrning. Also - they banning russian developers :))) Also seems like platform will be monetized soon that is why "developers" constantly avoiding security and stability discussion not to mention their "political" inclinations.
@jamegrabham9992
2 жыл бұрын
This was great...new subscriber here...thank you for the overview....well done...:)
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped! 🙏
@z7502z
Жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron, I am trying to set up smart home within next 12 months. With Matter rolling out, do you think it is still necessary to learn erverything about HA? Thanks!
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
I think HA is still important to learn if you want maximum flexibility, because there are MANY companies that make smart devices (like bluetooth) that will not be matter compatible. I'm honestly a bit skeptical of how wonderful Matter has been spoken of, and am not going to make any decisions based on the promises of Matter until I see them fully developed. Either way, HA is still extremely useful if you want to a have a truly automated home. That's my 2 cents!
@romanykemp9042
Жыл бұрын
2nd vid that you produced that I've watched (the first was a basic dashboard howto). You do a great job at explaining some of these basic concepts. You need to do another dashboard howto though :-)
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's on my list for one of the next ones!
@Waterbottle365
2 жыл бұрын
Let’s see that dashboard! I have a mounted tablet, but admittedly not the best at making a nice looking dashboard, so it’s a bit empty right now..
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@LokiDaFerret
4 ай бұрын
I'm not understanding why I would want home assistant. If I'm using smart things or Google home on my Samsung device what benefit do I get from home assistant?
@makeitworktech
4 ай бұрын
WAY more integrations with a LOT more customization. Local control of devices (you don't rely on their cloud to function)
@mrme1380
2 жыл бұрын
How did you create the clock card? It looks cool. Would you mind to share the codes? Thanks
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's actually a custom card from HACS, you can download it there!
@hildalopez1252
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing! Good job. I need a Step by Step guide for Dummies on how to setup HA. I tried once before and found it very challenging : ( I think a step by step would help me to follow and try again : ).
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Was my video from last year not what you're looking for? Or has HA changed to much since then?
@hildalopez1252
Жыл бұрын
@@makeitworktech no worries. I watched another video and FINALLY have HA installed on my laptop. Now to continue watching your videos to add cards! BTW your videos are awesome, thank you : )
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Wow, thanks!!
@joeking5211
9 ай бұрын
would have been informative if the 'other video' was pointed to for other poor confused and bemused noobes, like me, and i'll guess many many others out there. @@hildalopez1252
@lenluviner8373
Жыл бұрын
I’m trying to learn about how I’d accomplish the setup I want but there doesn’t seem to be a similar setup. I have a HTPC with Kodi for watching all my ripped movies. All I want to do is to be able to press play on my Harmony One remote and the Sylvania smart lights turn off in my movie room and when I press stop or pause I want the lights to come on.
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
I do that with Plex and Home Assistant, but I've never used HTPC or Kodi
@GarryNeeman
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you.
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@bat3332
2 жыл бұрын
one thing i have noticed is there is harldy information on what are helpers in homeassitant and its uses. can you cover in future video
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll add Helpers to the list!
@dogcatmause
Жыл бұрын
Almost nothing here told is true. I had a little experience before with php html raspberry and arduino. By my experience in HA you definitely need coding skills if u want anything to work. And yes - for new user this WILL be overwhelming. Most horrible, horrible thing is customize those customizable dashboards. I can guarantee to everyone who starts with HA weeks - probably months with sleepless nights depending how many gadgets u have in your house. If you can make it work it would definitely be a great thing, but for that u MUST be a computer geek.
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Agree to disagree! 🍍
@Tekwyzard
Жыл бұрын
I'm from a similar background and my experience with Homeassistant has been, and continues to be the same as yours. It rarely 'just works', and when it does it's usually a surprise. Templating, Yaml, and scripting to get it to do anything remotely 'intelligent' is an absolute nightmare, often made worse with every single update that deprecates something or slightly tweaks the new syntax of how it's now meant to be done. When it works, once all the battles and late nights are done, it's utterly stunning, in so many good and amazing ways. But I would never in a million years recommend it for novice use until someone else has put the work into setting it up and making it work. So much of the terminology and the underlying set up was utterly frustrating for me, someone who is very computer savvy, so God help a beginner at stuff. I firmly believe that's why it's not gaining traction as it really should (in addition to the ongoing worldwide 'shortage' of things like raspberry Pi's), but the easier the Devs make it for beginners, the more frustrating it gets for the experienced users, it's hard to win.
@martehoudesheldt5885
Жыл бұрын
it's like there help files - written by engineers for engineers given to the newbe
@dogcatmause
Жыл бұрын
@@martehoudesheldt5885 I myself like to think of that like buying a new car from Elon. Only this time the car comes in the big box like Ikea furniture, and only instructions how to put it together is picture of finished car
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget, English isn't the first language of many of the developers
@bittyblueeyes385
21 күн бұрын
Please elaborate on how to set up dashboards. I am so lost
@makeitworktech
21 күн бұрын
I made a video on that! Start there!
@emailyarabrandao
6 ай бұрын
hi there. i watched your video but i am still a bit confused. here at my home i only use products from MOES that are zigbee 3.0 and sonoff also zigbee 3.0. i do have 3 curtain motors that are tuya bluetooth. i have their hubs and i also have an IR RF hub so i can control my ac, tvs and fans via my alexa. i just need a dashboard that will entregate most of this as i will only stick to these brands. is there something easier to use? i do have a tablet that runs android 13 that i want to use. thanks in advance.
@makeitworktech
6 ай бұрын
What smart home platform are you using to tie them all together? Or are you using them with their individual apps?
@retrogamemachines
Жыл бұрын
really like your dashboard would like mine to look like yours
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@emilianofernandezcervantes4042
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I was confused with all the different home assistant functionalities so this was very useful.
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope it helped!
@RyanVandeWetering
Жыл бұрын
I can’t figure out how to integrate Aqara devices. Any advice or tutorial you can share?
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
It depends which devices, and how you want to integrate them! They are Zigbee devices typically, so you can use a Zigbee USB radio like I did here (kzitem.info/news/bejne/zquQuWRjoaVmrWU), or you can add the hub (and all devices via the hub) using this method (www.home-assistant.io/integrations/xiaomi_aqara/), which I've never done because I don't have the hub. I'd recommend getting a Zigbee radio and doing it. If you do, most of my Ultimate Comparison Series (kzitem.info/door/PLUTKOGJvdIQ8_2aKKAQUGFQkLcYscJltq) videos contain Aqara devices and I show how to pair them in each. I hope this helps!
@EricDankbaar
10 ай бұрын
Clear! Thanks.
@makeitworktech
10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@vPeteWalker
2 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to figure out how to add the HA community store. I went to Integrations, but it's not there. I even went to the web site as prompted, and no dice. Any help someone can provide?
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
I'll try to help. To install HACS, the easiest way is to install an SSH add-on that allows you to access the HA terminal. I use the add-on called "Terminal & SSH". You'll find that in the Add-On store. Once installed, open it and then type the required commands to install HACS. These instructions can be found at hacs.xyz/docs/setup/download. Once you type in those commands, you can follow the instructions there to set it up the rest of the way. It's not too hard!
@dannyguy0411
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thanks!!
@durtydeedsREI
2 жыл бұрын
What is that tablet you are using with the HA dashboard?
@makeitworktech
2 жыл бұрын
That's the Fire HD10 2021. I'm working on a video about my experience with a HA wall panel after a year, and some info about how I installed this second one
@Frem_Kra
2 жыл бұрын
Home assistant is biggest scam ever - lack of real security, HACKS is full of security free integrations not to mention lack of stability. "Developers" are another problem If you mentions about issues on forum Petro or Zack will bann you without warrning. Also - they banning russian developers :))) Also seems like platform will be monetized soon that is why "developers" constantly avoiding security and stability discussion not to mention their "political" inclinations.
@lawrencemanning
6 ай бұрын
If they make a Home Assistant speaker that acts as a voice assistant for HA I’ll buy 3 at least.
@makeitworktech
6 ай бұрын
Same! I mentioned that to them at CES and they're considering it
@lawrencemanning
6 ай бұрын
@@makeitworktech WTH. I meant to put that comment on your recent third reality video, but it looks like you figured that out. ;)
@makeitworktech
6 ай бұрын
@@lawrencemanning weird haha I didn't even notice
@TechySpeaking
Жыл бұрын
You can't just gloss over that "single keypress on the keyboard triggers a scene and changes your background", we're going to need some details on that.
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Haha, that one is quite complex. It involves the use of HassAgent and Lively Wallpaper. I should do a video on it
@tomaszurbanowicz4737
7 ай бұрын
The most important disadvantage is that home assistant is not free like smartthings. I was used to turning on the lights using Alexa, which in home assistant you have to pay for. Home assistant is hopeless compared to smarttings. Examples: sometimes it shows that the lights are on when they are not on, sometimes the thermostats are offline, then after 2 days they are online, Motion sensors sometimes work and sometimes they don't work. I thought it would be faster because it is local compared to smartthings - it is not. I am disappointed with how it works after watching videos praising the home assistant. I think most of these videos are sponsored.
@makeitworktech
7 ай бұрын
Home Assistant is free, and it even supports LOCAL voice control. You give up the ability to use Alexa (cloud based) for keeping things local. Using Alexa is user error. A lot of things can cause the issues you describe, most of which are poorly integrated devices or a poorly configured network, not Home Assistant's issue. Home Assistant is an open source platform, and Nabu Casa does not sponsor videos.
@tomaszurbanowicz4737
7 ай бұрын
You are right. To use home assistant you need to be programming expert with 100 of hours spent with home assistant not average person. Everything I connected to home assistant works without any issue with smartthings so explain me please what I did wrong with my network what was working before with smartthings? @@makeitworktech
@MarcCalvert
8 ай бұрын
You just said you don't need to be a programmer, so you start hawking a way to learn programing. LOL I just deleted home assistant, everyday spent my time trying to get and keep it running. I wish I understood it, but... it's not that easy
@makeitworktech
8 ай бұрын
You don't need to be a programmer, but it's a valuable skill! 😁 Sorry to hear that!
@TechySpeaking
Жыл бұрын
first
@martehoudesheldt5885
Жыл бұрын
good selling vid but put your money where thy mouth is. make a vid of a newbie (non programmer) setting up and using it. and make a device bought and built do something .
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
I already did
@A456GHk67
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I pay for youtube premium. You override that, resulting 👎
@makeitworktech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@KameraShy
Жыл бұрын
Wrong! Home Assistant has the worst user interface I have ever seen over my 50 years in IT. Confusing, obtuse and impossible for the reasonably astute user to figure out how to perform the basic functions. They make it worse by inventing their own terminology which is not clear and compounds the confusion. Its usability is suited for experienced programmers. And NOT explained well here.
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