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Project Overview
Welcome to my smart home configuration repository!
My journey into home automation began in 2018 after a couple of… unfortunate incidents with lost keys.
This, forcing my former roommate to come to my rescue, twice , led him to buy a Schlage Zwave Lock coupled with a Samsung SmartThings hub (2018 version).
That sparked an obsession, leading to a full transformation: multiple hubs, tons of devices, and a constant hunt for optimal automation.
Once that was acquired, there was no going back: quickly connected to Smart-things hub, added some Philips hues with their hub, sprinkled in some Xiaomi sensors along yet another hub, tinkered with custom Zigbee integrations… and hit the ceiling of hub chaos. 3 hubs (Samsung ,Xiaomi and Philips), overlapping frequencies, and rising frustration.
Eventually, I consolidated everything to a HUSBZB-1 stick running ZHA and then moved to Z2M and a ZBT-2.
Along the timeline, a ZWA-2 was also added for some locks and heavy duty smart locks.
No more Zigbee drops, no more Z-Wave issues — just smooth, unified device management.
This repo includes everything from core configs to documentation, hardware/software details, and personal lessons learned. Whether you want to replicate my setup, troubleshoot your own, or just browse home automation stories, you’ll find something useful here!
🔎 Documentation Highlights
| Section | Description |
|---|
| Automations List v2 / v3 | Detailed descriptions of all automations — triggers, routines, special modes, security, etc. |
| Hardware | Host server specs, expansion devices, Z-Wave/Zigbee sticks, network gear… |
| Software | OSes, Home Assistant config, tooling, add-ons, VM specs |
| WiFi & Networking | VLANs, network architecture, buy-again notes, access strategies |
| Zigbee Devices | All my Zigbee devices, types, and placement |
| Indoor Localization | Presence via ESPresense, floorplans, and proximity tracking |
| Voice Assistant/LLM (Guide) | How to install and use voice assistant stack (Ollama, ESPHOME) |
| General Thoughts | Lessons learned, network/POS planning, VLANs, and rants |
| Floorplan Creator for ESPresense |
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📝 Contributing & Feedback
I love to connect with others working on home automation. Feel free to fork, open issues, or reach out with suggestions or questions!
For the most current state of the repo and all detailed configurations, always browse the full repository on GitHub.
