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How Bob automates an RV and a smart home with Home Assistant

Published 4 days ago
Recorded March 10, 2025
Duration 01:19:48
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We talk with Bob who is using Home Assistant to automate and secure his RV, as well as helping his disabled son
Chapters
00:00:17 Introduction
00:00:54 Bob’s Journey with Home Assistant
00:01:40 Efficient Home Automation for Families
00:24:43 Exploring Advanced Automation Systems
00:25:50 Safety in Home Automation
00:33:35 RV Home Automation Challenges
00:50:12 Integrating Node-RED with OpenHAB and MQTT
00:50:32 Lighting Solutions with WLED
00:54:08 Innovation with 3D Printing
00:55:12 Home Automation Projects Discussion
01:18:58 Conclusion and Community Insights

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Phil is a Melbourne based web developer who lives and breathes technology. When he's not at his day job, he’s in his home office attempting to simplify his life through complicated tech.

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Rohan Karamandi

Rohan from Toronto, Canada works in the Technology sector as an architect designing network and datacenter solutions for his customers. His passion for technology stems from there and extends to IoT and home automation

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Bob Perciaccante

I am someone with a terminal case of the \"what-ifs\". I have been working on home and rv automation for God knows how long, with a focus on making things easier for my son who has Down Syndrome

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