Using Home Assistant as a second brain with Brian

Brian is a spacecraft systems engineer, who uses Home Assistant to automate his house, and help him remember some of the earthly world problems in his day-to-day lifeChapters00:00 Intro 03:25 Getting started with Home Assistant 05:59 Who's in the house 08:39 Protocols Used in the House 10:24 Driving Automations 13:48 Hardware used for Home Assistant 15:02 Using Frigate 16:56 Using Home Assistant for Memory 23:05 Night Time Automations 34:15 Leak Sensors 45:30 Zigbee 48:50 Presence Detection 55:48 To Do Lists and Battery Automation 01:03:25 Automating a PoolFor complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this episode, be sure to check the notes athttps://hasspodcast.io/ha152Watch this episode on YouTubeSupport Rohan and Phil on PatreonThis episode was made possible thanks to our sponsorsHome Assistant Cloud by Nabu CasaEasily connect to Google and Amazon voice assistants for a small monthly fee that also supports the Home Assistant project. Configuration is via the User Interface so no fiddling with router settings, dynamic DNS or YAML.Nom NomWhat you feed your dog goes a long way to helping them lead their best lives. Use promo code HOMEASSISTANT for 50% offhttps://trynom.com/homeassistantFactorEating better is easy with Factor’s delicious, ready-to-eat meals. Every fresh, never-frozen meal is chef-crafted, dietitianapproved, and ready to go in just 2-minutes. Use promo code homeassistant50 for 50% off.https://factormeals.com/homeassistant50HostsPhil HawthorneWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @philhawthorneBuy Phil a CoffeeRohan KaramandiWebsiteSmart Home ProductsTwitter: @rohank9Buy Rohan a CoffeeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy