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Hey guys, Juan here from juanmtech.com. These are the Home Assistant configuration files I use in my personal Home Assistant set up. Hopefully, this repository can help you get started with Home Assistant and give you some ideas for your own configuration.

If you are new to Home Assistant, I recommend visiting my YouTube channel and website where you can find easy to follow tutorials on how to get started.

Lovelace set up

Home Assistant tutorials

Here are some of the tutorials that can get you started with Home Assistant:

Video tutorials and written guides

• YouTube Playlist - Easy to follow tutorials to get you started with Home Assistant
• Written guides - Companion writtent guides for all video tutorials

Themes I made for Home Assistant (Available via HACS)

• macOS-Theme (Dark/Light) - ⭐
• iOS Theme (Dark/Light) - ⭐
• Google Theme (Dark/Light) - ⭐
• Google Dark Theme
• Google Light Theme
• iOS Dark Mode Theme
• iOS Light Mode Theme
• AMOLED Blue Theme
• Green Dark mode Theme
• Green Light mode Theme
• Orange Dark Theme
• Orange Light Theme

Devices running Home Assistant

• Server running Unraid with Home Assistant in a virtual machine

Common equipment to run Home Assistant

• Raspberry Pi 4
• Raspberry Pi 4 case - Best case for the Raspberry Pi 4
• Samsung microSD card 32GB
• Intel NUC - For extra performance

Devices to use with Home Assistant to automate your home

1. Smart Speakers

• Google Home
• Google Home Mini
• Amazon Echo
• Amazon Echo Dot
  

2. InfraRed Remote

• BroadLink RM4 pro
• BroadLink RM4 Mini
  

3. Zigbee Devices

• ConBee II - Zigbee USB Gateway
• Aqara Door and Window Sensor
• Aqara Smart Plug
• Aqara Wireless Mini Switch
• Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor
• Philips Hue Play Black & Color Smart Light
• Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch
  

4. Z-Wave Devices

• Aeotec Z-Stick 7 Plus
• First Alert Z-Wave Smoke Detector & Carbon Monoxide Alarm
  
  

⚠️ DISCLOSURE: Some of the links here, are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.**