smarthome.log

Technical changelog for home automation projects

Real solutions. Actual configs. No fluff.

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About

The Author

10+ years of building, breaking, and fixing smart home systems. From the early days of X10 to modern Zigbee meshes.

I started automating my home in 2012 with a Raspberry Pi and some relay boards. Hundreds of hours of debugging, dozens of failed experiments, and countless "why won't this work at 3am" moments later - I've learned what actually works in production.

This changelog documents the solutions that survived. No theory. No "you could do this." Just configs that run 24/7 in my home right now.

Home Assistant Core
ESPHome Expert

What is smarthome.log?

smarthome.log is a technical changelog documenting real smart home automation solutions. Each entry represents a specific problem I encountered and the exact solution that fixed it.

No tutorials. No step-by-step guides for beginners. Just problem-solution pairs with actual configs that work.

What You Get

  • Free preview: Problem statement, end result, equipment list
  • Paid details: Complete configs, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting notes
  • Email support: Questions answered directly

Tech Stack

Home AssistantZigbee2MQTTESPHomeNode-REDMQTTGrafanaPrometheusZ-WaveTasmota

Let's Talk

Have a question? Found a bug in my config? Want to share your own solution? I genuinely enjoy hearing from fellow automation enthusiasts. Whether it's a quick question or a detailed discussion about your setup - my inbox is open.