Bringing video feeds into your Home Assistant dashboard and automations is a powerful way to enhance your smart home security and monitoring. This guide dives into integrating various camera types using Home Assistant's built-in stream: component, covering setup, configuration tips for RTSP and MJPEG cameras, optimization techniques like sub-streams and hardware acceleration, and essential best practices for a smooth and efficient camera setup.

Unlock a world of low-cost wireless sensors by integrating RTL_433 with Home Assistant using MQTT. Learn how to set up an RTL-SDR dongle, configure RTL_433 to publish data, and configure Home Assistant to consume and utilize this data for a more comprehensive smart home.

Elevate your Home Assistant alerts beyond basic text messages. Learn how to integrate Pushover for reliable, customizable, and feature-rich notifications on your mobile devices, including priority levels, sounds, and URL links.