Home Assistant and IoT
Running connected devices on your own network: local control instead of vendor clouds, Home Assistant and community integrations, network segmentation, firewall rules, and handling long-lived device credentials.
Connecting digitalSTROM with Home Assistant: local integration and automations
A local Home Assistant integration for the digitalSTROM server, plus motion-activated lighting, shower mode, music with 4× tapping, and automatic leaving via FRITZ!Box. Including the issues encountered in practice.
Midea V2, V3, and the Cloud API: What It Actually Means for the PortaSplit
Local device protocol, private app endpoints, and the official partner API use similar version names. An analysis of the sources separates these layers and puts the shutdown warning into context.
Securing Midea PortaSplit in Home Assistant: Token, Key, and Home Network
The PortaSplit token and key come from the Midea cloud and never expire. Learn how to back up these values, isolate the device on your home network, and keep Home Assistant, the integration, and firmware up to date in a controlled manner.
Midea PortaSplit in Home Assistant: Setup and Dashboard
Step by step, from pairing with MSmartHome and integrating Midea AC LAN to a finished dashboard with metrics, controls, and history charts.
