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HA history: missing status history
There are some little things about Home Assistant that I can't quite understand. One of these little things is the display of the history diagram when clicking on the details of certain entities. If the entities have neither a numeric nor a binary value, the history shows the changes in color in such a narrow bar that not all values can be read. ... continue reading
Operate WireGuard VPN server in Docker
WireGuard is an efficient way to enable VPN connections in a Docker container. Docker Basics ... continue reading
Home Assistant SQL - Integration - Queries
In addition to the option of creating template sensors, data can also be read directly from the database via SQL integration. This means, for example, that statistical data can also be queried retrospectively without having to create a corresponding sensor beforehand. ... continue reading
Uninterrupted WiFi: Roaming (Fast Transition)
The marketing term "mesh WiFi" often refers to the desire for a WiFi that simply works everywhere in the house. But what actually is a mesh WiFi? And what is really needed for WiFi to work everywhere and even when switching from one receiving station to another? My setup consists of two access points, which as a unit provide a single WiFi SSID. As access points I use devices from different manufacturers and OpenWrt as firmware. The access points provide uninterrupted reception when I move from o... ... continue reading
Statistics diagram: missing date / time selection
Datum- und Zeit von Statistikdiagramm-Karten (statistics-graph-card) per Auswahl ändern. ... continue reading
History: missing Back and Next buttons
The history integrated in Home Assistant currently has no Back and Next buttons. Time periods can only be selected via the calendar or using specific time periods: "Today", "Yesterday", "This week", "Last week", "This month", "Last month", "This year", "Last year" ... continue reading
Home Assistant history: missing scroll-zoom function
The integrated Home Assistant history does not yet have a scroll and zoom function for the history. ... continue reading
HA Automation: missing step details (traces)
When using multiple if-conditions, the traces are difficult to interpret as there is no indication of the condition or its entities: Although the step details show the result of the queries, they only provide an indication of which condition led to the result by means of internal numbering: ... continue reading
PrusaSlicer in version 2.8.1 published
I have used 2 different slicers extensively so far: Cura and PrusaSlicer. Both slicers are free, both deliver usable results with the manufacturer's default settings, both have their strengths and hardly any weaknesses. ... continue reading
Virtual desktop in Docker + Internet browser access
Now I really no longer need a VPN tunnel to my own home network: A desktop infrastructure (CDI) allows me to access a virtual Linux workspace in my own network directly from a browser: Provided via a container. ... continue reading
OpenWRT WLAN FT configuration - Online generator
To be able to set my WLAN settings for OpenWrt more quickly, I have put together an online wizard for creating the necessary commands. The aim of the setup is to create a common WLAN mobility domain for several access points: so that roaming - FT (Fast Transition) - between the access points works properly. Access points with an existing 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band are required as hardware. The commands are compiled for the first two WLAN interfaces to enable band steering between the two interfaces.... ... continue reading
OpenWrt: generate External R0 and R1 Key Holder - online
Create OpenWRT 802.11r External Key Holder List: r0kh and r1kh For a simpler setup, it is usually recommended to use the "Generate PMK locally" option, as this allows OpenWRT to generate the keys itself, at least for WPA2. Alternatively, the key lists can also be entered directly in the GUI or specified via the config file. To make it easy to sum the keys, I have built a form that can be used to generate the necessary settings. ... continue reading
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Smart Home
Retrofitting your existing home with smart home functions is now easier than ever. However, due to the large number of standards and available software components, choosing a suitable system is not so easy. If you are still looking for suitable software for home automation, you should take a look at Home Assistant.
