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Joachim

👋 Hey, I'm Joachim!

Welcome to Smart Home? Sure — But Secure! — your smart home channel. You can learn more about me 👨‍💻 and the channel or jump straight to the videos below. 🎬⬇️

Cloud Integrations vs. Local Integrations

Bose simply pulled the plug. Speakers costing over €1,000 became expensive paperweights overnight because the manufacturer shut down the cloud. What this has to do with cloud vs. local – and how to decide what belongs in your smart home.

Smart Electricity Tariff for Your Smart Home: Worth It?

€180 less per year for charging the EV – just by letting the Wallbox charge during cheap hours. Whether a dynamic electricity tariff makes sense for you and how to automate it with your smart home.

Securing Home Assistant: 5 Mistakes You Must Avoid

After opening port 8123, the first login attacks arrive within minutes. I'll show you 5 security mistakes Home Assistant users keep making – and how to avoid them before someone else takes over your smart home.

Show Errors & Warnings on Your Home Assistant Dashboard

In this quick tip I show you how to integrate errors, warnings, and informational notices into your Home Assistant dashboard in just 3 steps — visually striking and impossible to miss.

Making Garage Doors Smart with Shelly

Open your garage door from your phone before you even turn onto your street – all it takes is a Shelly for around €10. I'll show you how to wire up the relay and integrate it securely into Home Assistant.