homeassistant

15962 readers

1 users here now

Home Assistant is open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first.
Powered by a worldwide community of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.

Home Assistant can be self-installed on ProxMox, Raspberry Pi, or even purchased pre-installed: Home Assistant: Installation

Discussion of Home-Assistant adjacent topics is absolutely fine, within reason.
If you're not sure, DM @[email protected]

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

NFC tags are a complete game changer!! (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

10 comments fedilink hide all child comments

I have no garage door opener so I added a tag in my car to open the smart garage without having to open the app and fiddle with things.
I added a tag to our light switch that turns on our bedroom lamp (softer, more pleasant light at night).
I added a door tag to unlock the door (no information contained on the tag so nobody can break in).
I added a tag that pauses an automation at night so my stair lights don't come on with motion sensing.

This is literally just the tip of the iceberg. I think of a new one every couple hours. Anyone have any other cool ones to share?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] BigNerdAlert 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

So how do you physically use these?

Have the tag on a surface, and touch your phone to it whilst connected to HA?

Never used RFID tags before, do you need to have the app open, or will it work with the phone locked?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

You don't need anything open. depending how your phone is setup you may need to unlock your phone. I use them for air filters, garage door, and various random stuff my partner rolls her eyes at.

load more comments (2 replies)