Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Introduction to Home Assistant – Installation and Configuration
1
Understanding Home Automation Systems
Technical requirements
Overview of home automation systems
Benefits of having an automated home
Saving time
Feeling comfortable
Saving money
Being safe
Home automation structure
Home automation server
Sensors
Actuators
Communication media
Protocols and brokers (MQTT)
User interface and other clients
Example of a real home automation system
History
Current configuration
Bill of materials and costs
Summary
2
Getting Started with Home Assistant
Technical requirements
Learning about Home Assistant
Introduction and evolution
Home Assistant features and resources
Important Home Assistant definitions
Home Assistant ...
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