Avoid complaining neighbors
⏱ 3 minutes At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, my neighbors and I started to work at home. I took advantage of that. I played some work-related videos on my home theater system when one of my neighbors knocked...
Introducing recording mode
⏱ 4 minutes In my bedroom, I have a small audio recording studio. I use this studio for podcast and voiceover purposes. While recording your voice, it is of the most importance that there is no background noise. That’s difficult...
Coffee in the morning
⏱ 2 minutes I love coffee! Especially when I have to wake up early. So, I’m using a smart plug to turn on this magical device when I dismiss my alarm. However, I’m not getting up early every day, so...
Cinematic experience
⏱ 4 minutes There it was, standing in the corner. My second hand flat screen tv, waiting for me to set it up. My first idea was to use it as a computer display. My second and much better idea...
Reliable Alexa integration for HA
⏱ 2 minutes Since I’m using Home Assistant, I tried to get my Amazon Echo speakers properly integrated. My ultimate goal is to integrate music into my light scenes. Luckily, the Alexa Media Player integration in the Home Assistant Community...