Pixlpal is a hackable, ESP32-S3-based desktop device with an 11.25-inch LED matrix, high-fidelity audio, and Home Assistant integration, designed to be a smart AIoT desktop companion.
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This article explains how MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) can be used to create a more streamlined and organized smart home by enabling local communication between devices, reducing reliance on cloud services, and simplifying automation.
This article details how to set up a weather report on a Home Assistant dashboard using a local LLM (Ollama) for more user-friendly summaries and clothing suggestions, avoiding cloud-based services for privacy reasons. It covers the setup process, prompt engineering, and hardware considerations.
This article explores how you can use Node-RED, a visual programming tool, to enhance the functionality of your smart home. It provides examples of projects such as RFID-based access control, automated window blinds, thermostat, sprinkler systems, and light control, showing how Node-RED can simplify and expand home automation.
