How to Add SmartThings Multipurpose Sensors to Home Assistant
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How to Add SmartThings Multipurpose Sensors to Home Assistant

Are you in the process of migrating from SmartThings to Home Assistant? If so, then you probably have a bunch of Samsung SmartThings branded multipurpose sensors scattered throughout your smart home. Since these sensors are running on the Zigbee protocol, they are incredibly easy to add to Home Assistant. This simple post is part of…

How to add Schlage Connect to Home Assistant
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How to add Schlage Connect to Home Assistant

After many hours, and reading through tons of forums posts – I was finally able to add my Schlage Camelot BE469 to Home Assistant. For reference, here’s what the lock looks like: To save you the hassle of reading through everything like I had to, I’ve consolidated everything into one how-to guide. My Schlage lock…

How to Add SmartThings Motion Sensor to Home Assistant
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How to Add SmartThings Motion Sensor to Home Assistant

Are you looking for a simple guide to add a SmartThings motion sensor to Home Assistant in 2021? If so, this step by step tutorial should be exactly what you are looking for. This simple post is part of my “How to Migrate from SmartThings to Home Assistant” series, where I show you how to…

How to Add SmartThings Button to Home Assistant
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How to Add SmartThings Button to Home Assistant

If you’re in the process of migrating from SmartThings to Home Assistant, then you probably have a lot of “SmartThings” branded buttons and sensors. If you’re wondering how to add a SmartThings button to Home Assistant (without using the SmartThings integration!), then this guide is perfect for you. This post is part of my “How…

How to Configure MyQ in Home Assistant
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How to Configure MyQ in Home Assistant

Looking to integrate your MyQ Chamberlain garage door open into Home Assistant? If so, this step by step guide is perfect for you. It’s incredibly easy to set up and takes less than 5 minutes. This method doesn’t require a monthly subscription or anything either. If you can access home assistant remotely (either through Naba…

How to Configure Ecobee Thermostat in Home Assistant
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How to Configure Ecobee Thermostat in Home Assistant

Wondering how to setup your Ecobee thermostat into Home Assistant? This step by step will walk you the entire process. The setup is very straightforward and can be completed in less than 15 minutes. Home Assistant has an Ecobee Setup guide here you can reference if needed. I decided to include screenshots in my tutorial…

How To Pair Xiaomi Aqara Door/Window Sensors with SmartThings
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How To Pair Xiaomi Aqara Door/Window Sensors with SmartThings

Are you in the market for an alternative to the SmartThings multipurpose sensor? If so, you should consider purchasing an Aquara Door and Window sensor. They are inexpensive, reliable, and work pretty well for creating automations such as “If door opens, do Y thing”. Why not just use a SmartThings Multipurpose sensor? You may have…

PS4/PS5 Remote Play Wireless Controller Tutorial (Bluetooth to PC)
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PS4/PS5 Remote Play Wireless Controller Tutorial (Bluetooth to PC)

Want to wirelessly use your DS4 controller Windows 10 computer using Remote Play? If so, then this step by step guide is perfect for you. Setting this up means you won’t need to connect the controller to your computer with a USB cable! Instead, you will connect it directly to your PC using bluetooth. There…

Play Custom Audio Through Google Home Speakers Using SmartThings Automations
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Play Custom Audio Through Google Home Speakers Using SmartThings Automations

In my last post, I walked you through how to add Google Home devices into SmartThings using WebCore and cast-web api. This allows you to “broadcast” any text you to any (or all) of your Google Home speakers! This is a great way to make Google speak. Note: this is very different than saying “Hey…