@beardedtinker.bsky.social
Creating magic smoke out of hardware. If it works, I'll make it stop. Smart Home content creator @ https://www.youtube.com/BeardedTinker My views are clouded, my knowledge is limited, my time has passed, but I still try 😉
A homelab without a SIEM is just optimism.
Wazuh detecting Synology DSM login failures:
1 Critical | 41 Medium | Security score 40%
Logs. Correlation. Visibility.
Garage infrastructure. Enterprise mindset.
#Wazuh #HomeLab #CyberSecurity #SelfHosted
Some people stack mini PCs.
Others design infrastructure.
ZimaBoard 2 + ZimaBlade in a 3D-printed rack with airflow paths, modular expansion, and controlled cable routing.
@home-assistant.io upgrade + dedicated Wazuh node.
Garage-built. Data-center mindset.
#HomeLab #SelfHosted #3DPrinting
CO₂ hit 1100ppm in my bedroom… and I didn’t even notice.
Two Matter (WiFi) sensors + one Zigbee sensor.
Real data. Real automations.
Your smart home should react — not just show numbers.
▶️ youtu.be/X-BlCymjAmg
#HomeAssistant #Matter #SmartHome
I thought we were done for this season... +12oC yesterday, snow today 😱😭
The remote gate is now part of the smart home. 🔐
Installed the Zooz Z-Wave XS (ZSE41 800 EU) with a waterproof case on an outdoor gate where WiFi isn’t practical.
Z-Wave 800 mesh handles the distance.
It’ll be mentioned in tomorrow’s video. 🎥
#ZWave #HomeAssistant #SmartHome
Weather is just data. Protection is automation. ❄️☀️
In this video I show how I use forecasts in @home-assistant.io to:
• prevent freeze damage
• protect rainwater systems
• control blinds seasonally
• separate comfort from protection logic
🎥 youtu.be/5NSTEpEOS90
Code:
github.com/BeardedTinke...
I didn’t plan to build a wildlife alert system.
But here we are.
Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight + Home Assistant, real-world setup after weeks of use.
youtu.be/rARhAnlDaqw
I let my smart home water my plants… and I didn’t kill the basil 🌱
Battery powered, Zigbee, no Wi-Fi, no cloud — and it’s been running for months.
Full Home Assistant setup here:
youtu.be/Yoi7Hf0K4vE
🎙️ New role unlocked.
I’ve taken the host chair on Spanoptic — a podcast by SPAN.
First episode is out now (🇭🇷 content, 🇬🇧 subtitles included).
▶️ youtu.be/524d4yD7_ew
I 3D printed an electric guitar… and it actually plays 🤯🎸
BambuCaster project on Bambu Lab P2S + 2x AMS.
youtu.be/syXPgEMoHfk
🔥 New video: Matter Smoke Detector in Home Assistant
Built-in alarm + smart alerts + automations (and it still works even if HA is down).
Watch: youtu.be/X_DA_vfuB2Y
Most smart home talk is about new tech.
Here’s a video about what still works — Z-Wave with ZWA-2, basement sensors 2 floors up, no mesh repeaters, totally reliable.
Not flashy. Just dependable.
🎥 youtu.be/GIrMwL8vjeU
Most smart home problems aren’t technical — they’re ecosystem problems.
Matter isn’t perfect, but it finally brings standards where there were none.
No hype. Just real-world perspective.
🎥 youtu.be/XIjsPqn8Vxg
New Home Assistant video just dropped 🎥
Showing two new HACS energy cards that make dashboards actually useful and beautiful:
• Treemap Card
• Compact Power Card
Great for energy, solar, or sensor-heavy setups.
Watch 👉 youtu.be/1ERc6cNRFZQ
#HomeAssistant #Energy #HACS #SmartHome
Just published a new video 🎬
I integrated the Zendure SolarFlow 800 Pro into Home Assistant and focused on real-world usage — not hype.
Energy Dashboard, monitoring vs control, and what you should realistically expect today.
Video 👉 youtu.be/KpyQYUgwZ_w
#HomeAssistant #Solar #SmartHome #Energy
Just dropped a new video!
Ever wonder why your WiFi camera disappears like it's dodging responsibility?
Meet Device Pulse — the Home Assistant tool that exposes all their secrets + Timeline & Table Cards.
Video link 👉 youtu.be/C9gpu-00vNk
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS #BeardedTinker
Home Assistant 2025.11 is about to be released — and yes, we now have an Energy Pie Chart 🍕⚡️
Top new features are legit quality-of-life boosts.
Watch my full breakdown here👇
youtu.be/ez_uTCmEwNw
Built a smart chore + reward system in Home Assistant using the Chores 4 Kids integration 🧹✨
Color-changing lights, reminders, progress tracking, and even console unlock time 🎮
Works for kids… and maybe adults too 😂
Video is live now 🎥
youtu.be/_AdKOkl16Vo
My smart home celebrates goals & races! 🏟️⚙️
Using Home Assistant + Team Tracker, I built automations that announce matches, dim lights for F1, and throw a light party when my team wins.
Watch how it all works 🎬
👉 youtu.be/WwLpJgj7kA4
New video drop! 🚀
Turn any “dumb” device smart using nothing but a Smart Plug.
I automated my Hookii Neomow lawnmower & oil radiator — tracking power, creating alerts, and saving energy.
No sensors. No problem.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/vcKmCEspMs8
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #DIYAutomation
Just back from vacation and my Home Assistant greeted me with 40+ updates.
😱 Abandoned repos, expired auth, firmware waiting to break things…
So I tested what happens if you update everything in one go.
New video here 👉 youtu.be/jrGoHkVBQDw
Do you update HA every week, or wait until chaos hits?
New video up! 🚀
If you’re using Music Assistant in Home Assistant, here are 3 must-have components that make it smarter, more visual, and a lot more fun.
We cover: Jukebox, Search and Media Cards.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/KubWed0WW-s
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #MusicAssistant
Today’s forecast? 100% awesome HACS components. 🌦️
A new video covering:
☀️ WeatherSense → smart weather data
🌡️ Meteogram Card → gorgeous forecast charts
💡 Compact Light Card → cleaner light controls
Rain or shine, your dashboard deserves this ✨
👉 youtu.be/yS7BOrzXABQ
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
Hey smart home tinkerers! 🛠️
Just dropped a new video covering 3 incredible HACS add-ons for @home-assistant.io
🔎 Entity Visualizer
📡 Radar Card
🪟 Frosted Glass Theme
If you’re into building dashboards check it out!
👉 youtu.be/Y8GLf5w25ac
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
Sorry, no new videos (except scheduled shorts) for some time, time to recharge the batteries and get even more energetic than before.
And there are tons of exciting things arriving soon 😉
New YouTube drop! 🛰️
Google Maps Card on dashboard & now I’m tracking everything in style — devices, zones, history. It even shows where my cat’s been 😅
✔️ HACS install
✔️ API setup with budget alerts
✔️ Route history on your Lovelace UI
✔️ Stylish themes + dark mode
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/usGLOxtXCxA
Smart camera + full floodlight + Home Assistant = ✅✅✅
Reolink’s new Elite Floodlight WiFi is wildly bright, smart, and integrates perfectly with my setup.
Review here (includes sarcasm and NO YAML):
🔗 youtu.be/UVw6l8xX3Tw
#HomeAssistant #smartdevices #Reolink
Did you try turning it off and on again? 😉
Been testing the Hookii Neomow X for months — and it’s shockingly good.
Fully autonomous, no buried wires, even cuts at night, and I've integrated it, sorta, with Home Assistant .
Just shared my full review 👇
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/TZeBvkN-z-A
#Hookii #NeomowX #SmartLawnMower #LawnCare #RobotMower
Just posted a walkthrough on tracking your pantry + medicine cabinet in Home Assistant!
With Simple Inventory & Drugstore Stock, you can:
*Track item quantities 🧃
*See expiration dates 💊
*Get notified before you run out! 🔔
Watch the full video here 🎥 → youtu.be/O-qtc2eLkts
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome