Domain: Energy
Power monitoring, electrical control, and energy resilience workflows.
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Voltage Converter
Description Voltage converters are used to bring 4.75V-23V input power down to 3 or 5 volts needed for microprocessors. Overview My Implementation Voltage converters are…
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Sonoff | Sonoff Pow
Description Sonoff|Sonoff Pow device overview. Overview My Implementation I haven't deployed Sonoff|Sonoff Pow yet; evaluating integration options and placement. Device Score Summary Category Score Rationale…
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Sound Sensors
Sound sensor to detect sound. Planned projects could include notifications if appliances are running, break-ins, or even moles in the yard. Integration with Home Assistant…
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Sound and vibration sensors
Vibration sensor to detect vibration. Planned projects could include notifications if appliances are running, break-ins, or even moles in the yard. Integration with Home…
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MJ | MJ_XS-SSA01
MJ_XS-SSA01 appears to be a compact wireless door/window contact sensor intended for security and automation. It is typically mounted with adhesive and reports open/close events.
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Outdoor Heaters
Description Two Infratech infrared heaters are used to heat the Outdoor Kitchen space around the fire table. These systems operate on 240 volts and are…
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Motion Detection
Description Motion detection is a key part of security, but is also used extensively to control real time automations like light and presence detection automations.…
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Motion Sensor Light Switch
Description This dual purpose vacancy and occupancy wall switch sensor provides management of lighting and a choice of either Manual-On (Vacancy Sensor) or Automatic-On (Occupancy…
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Raspiaudio Muse Prototype
Description Project References: Overview My Implementation Raspiaudio Muse Proto 1x3W mono output via terminal screws 1 3W on-board speaker 1 Micro USB charging port with…
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Nabu Casa | Home Assistant Voice PE
Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is a dedicated voice assistant device built for local Home Assistant voice pipelines. It combines microphones and speaker hardware to…
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HVAC and Climate Control
Description HVAC and Climate Control device overview. Overview My Implementation I haven't deployed HVAC and Climate Control yet; evaluating integration options and placement. Device Score…
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Energy Monitoring
Description The Vue Energy Monitor tracks energy use in real time for each specific circuit 24/7. This provides insight for exactly how much energy you're…
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Gas Controller
Description Planned project to automatically start the gas fire table. 300-10000PPM MP-4 combustible Gas Sensor Methane, natural gas, biogas Sensor For Detection Flammable Gas Leak…
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Door and Window Sensors
Description These reed sensors are used to detect if a door or window is open or closed. Overview My Implementation These reed sensors are used…
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Fireplace Control
Description This is my most used switch in the house (at least in the winter). I started with a $80 Z-wave switch an had reliability…
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ESPresense (esp32) | ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3
Description ESPresense is a Bluetooth presence system built on ESP32 hardware. It uses ESP32 boards (such as ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3) to detect BLE beacons and report room-level…
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Emporia | VUE002
Emporia VUE002 (Vue Gen 2) is a whole-home energy monitor that measures mains usage and up to 16 branch circuits using CT clamps. It connects…
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Everything Presence One
Everything Presence One is a Home Assistant‑ready presence sensor that combines 24 GHz mmWave and PIR detection with onboard environmental sensors, built around an ESP32…
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Ecobee Smart Thermostat
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is a WiFi-enabled smart thermostat designed for homeowners seeking precise climate control and energy savings. With built-in radar…
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TOWODE Wired Magnetic Door or Window Contact Reed Switch
Description The TOWODE wired magnetic door and window contact is a simple, reliable reed switch sensor that detects open/closed states using magnetic proximity. These normally-closed…