Real-world home automation content: practical videos, clear articles, and an active community to help you build a smarter home. https://domoticarte.com en Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:20:47 GMT https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/linknlink-emotion-pro-review/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/linknlink-emotion-pro-review/ Presence sensor, universal IR remote, and light sensor in one device, working 100% locally with Home Assistant for under $40. Full review and Home Assistant setup guide. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín reviews home-assistant sensors linknlink emotion-pro presence-sensor mqtt ir-control mmwave automation local https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/reload-integrations-blueprint/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/reload-integrations-blueprint/ Discover how to use blueprints to automatically reload integrations that get stuck in Home Assistant. Learn what blueprints are and how to use them. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín blueprints automations integrations home-assistant aemet repair fundamentals https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/track-devices-in-home-assistant/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/track-devices-in-home-assistant/ Home Assistant allows tracking of devices and people using GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., organizing zones and areas for efficient and precise management. Let's go over the basic concepts. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín fundamentals presence localization home-assistant gps zones areas bluetooth ping nmap tracking persons https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/calculate-electricity-bill-home-assistant/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/calculate-electricity-bill-home-assistant/ How to use the Home Assistant energy panel to perform calculations that will allow you to visualize electricity consumption and fixed costs. Learn how to calculate your electricity bills. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín home-assistant energy electricity templates https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/editing-home-assistant-files-code/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/editing-home-assistant-files-code/ Although many integrations can be added without editing files, sometimes a bit of code is necessary. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín home-assistant fundamentals platforms homelab installation add-ons https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/getting-started-home-assistant/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/getting-started-home-assistant/ Once Home Assistant is installed, let’s go through the initial steps and configurations we need to perform to get a general idea of the platform and how to interact with it. Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín home-assistant fundamentals platforms homelab installation https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/install-home-assistant-vm/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/install-home-assistant-vm/ Install Home Assistant Operating System on Windows, Linux, or MacOS using virtual machines. Complete step-by-step guide. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín home-assistant fundamentals platforms homelab server virtual-machines virtualbox installation macos windows linux https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/home-assistant-home-automation-next-level/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/home-assistant-home-automation-next-level/ Explore Home Assistant, an open-source platform focused on privacy. Learn its features, advantages, and installation methods to take your smart home to the next level. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín home-assistant fundamentals google-home alexa apple-home platforms docker homelab server https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/home-automation-2024-tips-mistakes/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/home-automation-2024-tips-mistakes/ Get started with home automation in 2024. Learn essential tips and avoid common mistakes when building your smart home. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín zigbee wi-fi thread home-assistant fundamentals google-home alexa apple-home matter platforms tips server https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/home-automation-platforms-journey/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/home-automation-platforms-journey/ Explore the evolution of home automation platforms: Google Home, Alexa, HomeKit, and Home Assistant. From X10 to Matter, discover how these systems transformed our homes. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín zigbee wi-fi thread bluetooth z-wave home-assistant homey openhab fundamentals domoticz protocols google-home alexa apple-home matter platforms https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/introduction-physical-network-protocols/ https://domoticarte.com/en/blog/introduction-physical-network-protocols/ We will explore the fundamentals of network protocols used in home automation and the crucial role Hubs play in creating and managing these networks. Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Martín zigbee wi-fi thread bluetooth z-wave ethernet radiofrequency infrared fundamentals networks protocols