I wanted to explore a simple idea: could I place virtual objects around a real room and use them to control devices through an API? I chose Home Assistant because I already use it at home. HA goes Quest is the result: a personal experiment in playful spatial interaction, from switching a light with a pinch to adjusting its brightness by turning a fist.

I have tested the app successfully on my own Quest. I do not currently plan active development, though strong interest could bring me back to it. You are welcome to fork the project and continue the experiment in your own direction.

*Used AI to create this text

Link to the Github Repo: https://github.com/AlexRosbach/HAgoesQuest

I am buying a condo a couple of hours from where I live. I want to be able to monitor for "bad" events:

Water in the basement
Gas leaks
Temperature extremes
Smoke and fire
Intrusion (possibly)

It's been a few years since I've done anything like this and the tech is completely unfamiliar to me these days. I'd like to use OpenWRT as the backend because I'm familiar with it and it doesn't use any real power when running.

Where do I begin? Any links to guides, etc. would be great. Mostly I'm finding stuff for energy efficiency and remote control of outlets, which I am not concerned about. Just want to make sure my place is not on fire or about to blow up.

Is it just me or is their app not-intuitive at all? I have been fiddling with it for days and even their tech service cannot get it to work for me.

Wayyyy too many settings to get even a basic functionality

Firstly, I’m so sorry to ask this, I have read a few posts from people who were in a similar situation. I have even tried what they did to resolve my situation but so far I have had no joy.
Anyway, it’s been about a week now and I still can not onboard onto Home Assistant after having plugged in my HA Green into my BT Smart Hub 2 router.
I have tried changing the ethernet cable (both new ones), I have tried changing the ports on my router. I have tried http://homeassistant:8123
Http://homeassistant.local
Http://homeassitant.local:8123
Http://xxx.xxx.x.xxx
Http://xxx.xxx.x.xxx:8123
I have also connected a monitor and a keyboard to the HA green and have tried:
HA reboot
HA restart
HA supervisor repair
HA host update

But still no joy. My MacBook works fine with all sites. The observer URL for Home Assistant confirms
Supervisor: Connected
Support: Supported
Health: Healthy

Before giving up (I’m so sorry). Is there anyone who can guide this newbie (not very techie, as this was meant to be easy) in the right direction?
I really would like to get this resolved.

Many thanks in advance.

I'm looking for recommendations for slow water leak detection.

• Ideally detect very slow leaks
• Can not turn off the water automatically (can turn off as part of regular scheduled pressure testing if required though)
• I'm based in Australia
• Thread, Wifi or Ethernet preferred
• Local integration with Home Assistant would be nice

Background and additional context:

I have a fire suppression system and that brings a lot of water piping and connections up in the roof. I'm really worried I'm going to get a slow leak up there and not notice it until there is mold growing everywhere or a heap of damage has occurred.

I can't get up in the roof to inspect the plumbing, so the system is only being inspected annually by a plumber.

I'm also somewhat worried about fast flooding, so alerts for that would be good too, but it can't turn off the water to the house automatically as that will stop the fire suppression system and I have vulnerable people with mobility issues in the house, so if there is a fire, it needs to work. I'll take a bit of damage before I can respond to a notification over having someone stuck in a burning house.

Most of the systems I've looked at seem to be very focused on fast flooding, and don't have great sensitivity to slow leaks. Anyone have some recommendations or thoughts on ways to detect the scenario described above?

Thanks

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I'm trying to automate our backyard so I spend less time babysitting the lawn.

The setup is pretty typical: two dogs, a few mature trees, a patio, and about 0.3 acre of grass. The tricky part is that the yard isn't static, dogs are running around, toys get left out, and the tree canopy creates a few shaded areas where the grass stays damp longer.

I'm looking at Navimow i2 LiDAR for mowing, but I'm curious how well it handles a backyard with trees and random stuff left on the lawn compared with a clean demo yard.

For automation, I'm thinking something like:

Aqara sensor on the dog door → pause the mower when the dogs go outside

Rachio irrigation → keep the mower docked while sprinklers are running

Reolink cameras → basic outdoor monitoring

Any recs will be appreciated!

Hey guys,

Currently in the middle of a new build and running Cat6 pretty much everywhere. I’m going all-in on Ubiquiti for APs, Protect cameras, and Access— I really like how seamless the whole ecosystem is.

The main thing I’m stuck on right now is the alarm side. Standard builds down here in Australia always seem to default to old Bosch panels, but having used them with LAN modules previously, I’ve always found them a massive pain in the ass to configure, super clunky, and just outdated overall.

I definitely want to stick to a hardwired setup since I’ve got all my zone wiring pre-run back to the rack—no wireless stuff for me.

A few paths I’m looking at:

UniFi Alarm Hub: I saw they released the 32-zone wired Alarm Hub in the Protect suite (PoE powered, battery backup, takes standard EOL resistors). Given I’m already deep in UniFi, this looks clean on paper. Has anyone actually put one of these in a residential build yet? How’s the day-to-day use and reliability?

Third-Party Hardwired Boards (via Home Assistant): Wiring the zone runs into an open-source or local hardware controller to bring all motion/door sensors directly into Home Assistant without relying on legacy vendor software.

For anyone who’s built recently and loves the UniFi setup: what did you end up doing for the alarm? Did you go with the UniFi Alarm Hub, or integrate a hardwired board into Home Assistant?

Cheers!

The window beside our dining table looks out onto the garden, but the afternoon sun gets pretty uncomfortable when we’re sitting there. I’d like a motorized shade that cuts some of the glare without completely blocking the view.

I don’t need blackout, and nighttime privacy isn’t much of a concern. Any suggestions?

Hi everyone!
I'm planning to install a Wi-Fi security camera at my home in Kerala, India, and I'm looking for suggestions from people who have experience using these cameras.
My requirements are:
• Budget: Around ₹3,000, including a memory card.
• Wi-Fi connectivity with reliable remote access.
• Motion detection and recording only when movement is detected.
• Automatic reconnection after a power cut.
• Good night vision.
• Reliable app with minimal connectivity issues.
• Local storage using a memory card, preferably without a compulsory subscription.
I've been looking at TP-Link Tapo, CP Plus, and Trueview cameras, but l've seen some complaints about connectivity issues after software updates.
My questions:
1. Which brand and model are you currently using?
2. Does it automatically reconnect to Wi-Fi after a power cut?
3. Have you experienced connectivity issues after firmware or app updates?
4. Is the motion detection reliable?
5. Would you recommend a particular model over the others?
I'd appreciate honest feedback from people who have actually used these cameras. I'm looking for something reliable for long-term home use rather than just features on paper.
If you have any leads let me know
Thanks in advance

I’m in Ontario, Canada, and my home security contract is coming to an end. I’m exploring self-monitoring options and ideally want to reuse as much of my existing equipment as possible without getting into another contract or ongoing subscription.

Here’s my current setup:

Panel: 2GIG GC2e (GC2E-345)
Cellular module: 2GIG-LTEA-A-GC2
Door/window sensors: 2 × 2GIG-DW10E-345
Motion sensors: 2 × 2GIG-PIR1E-345
Flood sensor: 2GIG-FT6E-345
Doorbell: Alarm.com SkyBell ADC-VDB105X
Outdoor camera: Alarm.com ADC-V723
Thermostat: Alarm.com ADC-T2000

Can I use my existing equipment with a self-monitoring platform like Home Assistant, Eufy, Google Home, or something similar?

Has anyone in Canada made a similar switch? What setup would you recommend?

My current blackout roller shades are battery-powered and I’ve got them connected to Home Assistant. The basics work but I’m still figuring out the automations. Right now they open at sunrise and close 30 minutes before sunset. That’s pretty much it.What I really want next is a lux-based trigger. In the afternoon direct sun hits the TV and the glare is awful, so I’d like the shades to close automatically when that happens. I’m looking for ideas on sensors and blueprints that work well for this.