Beardless Tinker 🤣
@beardedtinker.bsky.social
Creating magic smoke out of hardware. If it works, I'll make it stop.
Smart Home content creator @ https://www.youtube.com/BeardedTinker
My views are clouded, my knowledge is limited, my time has passed, but I still try 😉
Smart Home content creator @ https://www.youtube.com/BeardedTinker
My views are clouded, my knowledge is limited, my time has passed, but I still try 😉
Home Assistant 2025.11 is about to be released — and yes, we now have an Energy Pie Chart 🍕⚡️
Top new features are legit quality-of-life boosts.
Watch my full breakdown here👇
youtu.be/ez_uTCmEwNw
Top new features are legit quality-of-life boosts.
Watch my full breakdown here👇
youtu.be/ez_uTCmEwNw
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Home Assistant 2025.11 is about to be released — and yes, we now have an Energy Pie Chart 🍕⚡️
Top new features are legit quality-of-life boosts.
Watch my full breakdown here👇
youtu.be/ez_uTCmEwNw
Top new features are legit quality-of-life boosts.
Watch my full breakdown here👇
youtu.be/ez_uTCmEwNw
Built a smart chore + reward system in Home Assistant using the Chores 4 Kids integration 🧹✨
Color-changing lights, reminders, progress tracking, and even console unlock time 🎮
Works for kids… and maybe adults too 😂
Video is live now 🎥
youtu.be/_AdKOkl16Vo
Color-changing lights, reminders, progress tracking, and even console unlock time 🎮
Works for kids… and maybe adults too 😂
Video is live now 🎥
youtu.be/_AdKOkl16Vo
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Built a smart chore + reward system in Home Assistant using the Chores 4 Kids integration 🧹✨
Color-changing lights, reminders, progress tracking, and even console unlock time 🎮
Works for kids… and maybe adults too 😂
Video is live now 🎥
youtu.be/_AdKOkl16Vo
Color-changing lights, reminders, progress tracking, and even console unlock time 🎮
Works for kids… and maybe adults too 😂
Video is live now 🎥
youtu.be/_AdKOkl16Vo
My smart home celebrates goals & races! 🏟️⚙️
Using Home Assistant + Team Tracker, I built automations that announce matches, dim lights for F1, and throw a light party when my team wins.
Watch how it all works 🎬
👉 youtu.be/WwLpJgj7kA4
Using Home Assistant + Team Tracker, I built automations that announce matches, dim lights for F1, and throw a light party when my team wins.
Watch how it all works 🎬
👉 youtu.be/WwLpJgj7kA4
October 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
My smart home celebrates goals & races! 🏟️⚙️
Using Home Assistant + Team Tracker, I built automations that announce matches, dim lights for F1, and throw a light party when my team wins.
Watch how it all works 🎬
👉 youtu.be/WwLpJgj7kA4
Using Home Assistant + Team Tracker, I built automations that announce matches, dim lights for F1, and throw a light party when my team wins.
Watch how it all works 🎬
👉 youtu.be/WwLpJgj7kA4
New video drop! 🚀
Turn any “dumb” device smart using nothing but a Smart Plug.
I automated my Hookii Neomow lawnmower & oil radiator — tracking power, creating alerts, and saving energy.
No sensors. No problem.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/vcKmCEspMs8
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #DIYAutomation
Turn any “dumb” device smart using nothing but a Smart Plug.
I automated my Hookii Neomow lawnmower & oil radiator — tracking power, creating alerts, and saving energy.
No sensors. No problem.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/vcKmCEspMs8
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #DIYAutomation
No Sensors, No Problem! Full Automation Using Power Monitoring Only
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New video drop! 🚀
Turn any “dumb” device smart using nothing but a Smart Plug.
I automated my Hookii Neomow lawnmower & oil radiator — tracking power, creating alerts, and saving energy.
No sensors. No problem.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/vcKmCEspMs8
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #DIYAutomation
Turn any “dumb” device smart using nothing but a Smart Plug.
I automated my Hookii Neomow lawnmower & oil radiator — tracking power, creating alerts, and saving energy.
No sensors. No problem.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/vcKmCEspMs8
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #DIYAutomation
Just back from vacation and my Home Assistant greeted me with 40+ updates.
😱 Abandoned repos, expired auth, firmware waiting to break things…
So I tested what happens if you update everything in one go.
New video here 👉 youtu.be/jrGoHkVBQDw
Do you update HA every week, or wait until chaos hits?
😱 Abandoned repos, expired auth, firmware waiting to break things…
So I tested what happens if you update everything in one go.
New video here 👉 youtu.be/jrGoHkVBQDw
Do you update HA every week, or wait until chaos hits?
I Left My Home Assistant Alone for a Month… Here’s What Happened
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just back from vacation and my Home Assistant greeted me with 40+ updates.
😱 Abandoned repos, expired auth, firmware waiting to break things…
So I tested what happens if you update everything in one go.
New video here 👉 youtu.be/jrGoHkVBQDw
Do you update HA every week, or wait until chaos hits?
😱 Abandoned repos, expired auth, firmware waiting to break things…
So I tested what happens if you update everything in one go.
New video here 👉 youtu.be/jrGoHkVBQDw
Do you update HA every week, or wait until chaos hits?
New video up! 🚀
If you’re using Music Assistant in Home Assistant, here are 3 must-have components that make it smarter, more visual, and a lot more fun.
We cover: Jukebox, Search and Media Cards.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/KubWed0WW-s
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #MusicAssistant
If you’re using Music Assistant in Home Assistant, here are 3 must-have components that make it smarter, more visual, and a lot more fun.
We cover: Jukebox, Search and Media Cards.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/KubWed0WW-s
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #MusicAssistant
Music Assistant Like Never Before! 🎵 Best Custom Cards & Add-ons for Home Assistant
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New video up! 🚀
If you’re using Music Assistant in Home Assistant, here are 3 must-have components that make it smarter, more visual, and a lot more fun.
We cover: Jukebox, Search and Media Cards.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/KubWed0WW-s
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #MusicAssistant
If you’re using Music Assistant in Home Assistant, here are 3 must-have components that make it smarter, more visual, and a lot more fun.
We cover: Jukebox, Search and Media Cards.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/KubWed0WW-s
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #MusicAssistant
Today’s forecast? 100% awesome HACS components. 🌦️
A new video covering:
☀️ WeatherSense → smart weather data
🌡️ Meteogram Card → gorgeous forecast charts
💡 Compact Light Card → cleaner light controls
Rain or shine, your dashboard deserves this ✨
👉 youtu.be/yS7BOrzXABQ
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
A new video covering:
☀️ WeatherSense → smart weather data
🌡️ Meteogram Card → gorgeous forecast charts
💡 Compact Light Card → cleaner light controls
Rain or shine, your dashboard deserves this ✨
👉 youtu.be/yS7BOrzXABQ
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
Rain or Shine, Your Dashboard Just Got Smarter! ☀️🌧️
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
September 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today’s forecast? 100% awesome HACS components. 🌦️
A new video covering:
☀️ WeatherSense → smart weather data
🌡️ Meteogram Card → gorgeous forecast charts
💡 Compact Light Card → cleaner light controls
Rain or shine, your dashboard deserves this ✨
👉 youtu.be/yS7BOrzXABQ
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
A new video covering:
☀️ WeatherSense → smart weather data
🌡️ Meteogram Card → gorgeous forecast charts
💡 Compact Light Card → cleaner light controls
Rain or shine, your dashboard deserves this ✨
👉 youtu.be/yS7BOrzXABQ
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
Hey smart home tinkerers! 🛠️
Just dropped a new video covering 3 incredible HACS add-ons for @home-assistant.io
🔎 Entity Visualizer
📡 Radar Card
🪟 Frosted Glass Theme
If you’re into building dashboards check it out!
👉 youtu.be/Y8GLf5w25ac
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
Just dropped a new video covering 3 incredible HACS add-ons for @home-assistant.io
🔎 Entity Visualizer
📡 Radar Card
🪟 Frosted Glass Theme
If you’re into building dashboards check it out!
👉 youtu.be/Y8GLf5w25ac
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
August 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hey smart home tinkerers! 🛠️
Just dropped a new video covering 3 incredible HACS add-ons for @home-assistant.io
🔎 Entity Visualizer
📡 Radar Card
🪟 Frosted Glass Theme
If you’re into building dashboards check it out!
👉 youtu.be/Y8GLf5w25ac
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
Just dropped a new video covering 3 incredible HACS add-ons for @home-assistant.io
🔎 Entity Visualizer
📡 Radar Card
🪟 Frosted Glass Theme
If you’re into building dashboards check it out!
👉 youtu.be/Y8GLf5w25ac
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HACS
Sorry, no new videos (except scheduled shorts) for some time, time to recharge the batteries and get even more energetic than before.
And there are tons of exciting things arriving soon 😉
And there are tons of exciting things arriving soon 😉
August 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Sorry, no new videos (except scheduled shorts) for some time, time to recharge the batteries and get even more energetic than before.
And there are tons of exciting things arriving soon 😉
And there are tons of exciting things arriving soon 😉
New YouTube drop! 🛰️
Google Maps Card on dashboard & now I’m tracking everything in style — devices, zones, history. It even shows where my cat’s been 😅
✔️ HACS install
✔️ API setup with budget alerts
✔️ Route history on your Lovelace UI
✔️ Stylish themes + dark mode
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/usGLOxtXCxA
Google Maps Card on dashboard & now I’m tracking everything in style — devices, zones, history. It even shows where my cat’s been 😅
✔️ HACS install
✔️ API setup with budget alerts
✔️ Route history on your Lovelace UI
✔️ Stylish themes + dark mode
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/usGLOxtXCxA
August 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
New YouTube drop! 🛰️
Google Maps Card on dashboard & now I’m tracking everything in style — devices, zones, history. It even shows where my cat’s been 😅
✔️ HACS install
✔️ API setup with budget alerts
✔️ Route history on your Lovelace UI
✔️ Stylish themes + dark mode
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/usGLOxtXCxA
Google Maps Card on dashboard & now I’m tracking everything in style — devices, zones, history. It even shows where my cat’s been 😅
✔️ HACS install
✔️ API setup with budget alerts
✔️ Route history on your Lovelace UI
✔️ Stylish themes + dark mode
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/usGLOxtXCxA
Smart camera + full floodlight + Home Assistant = ✅✅✅
Reolink’s new Elite Floodlight WiFi is wildly bright, smart, and integrates perfectly with my setup.
Review here (includes sarcasm and NO YAML):
🔗 youtu.be/UVw6l8xX3Tw
#HomeAssistant #smartdevices #Reolink
Reolink’s new Elite Floodlight WiFi is wildly bright, smart, and integrates perfectly with my setup.
Review here (includes sarcasm and NO YAML):
🔗 youtu.be/UVw6l8xX3Tw
#HomeAssistant #smartdevices #Reolink
This Reolink Camera is So Bright It Scared My Smart Home
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
July 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Smart camera + full floodlight + Home Assistant = ✅✅✅
Reolink’s new Elite Floodlight WiFi is wildly bright, smart, and integrates perfectly with my setup.
Review here (includes sarcasm and NO YAML):
🔗 youtu.be/UVw6l8xX3Tw
#HomeAssistant #smartdevices #Reolink
Reolink’s new Elite Floodlight WiFi is wildly bright, smart, and integrates perfectly with my setup.
Review here (includes sarcasm and NO YAML):
🔗 youtu.be/UVw6l8xX3Tw
#HomeAssistant #smartdevices #Reolink
Been testing the Hookii Neomow X for months — and it’s shockingly good.
Fully autonomous, no buried wires, even cuts at night, and I've integrated it, sorta, with Home Assistant .
Just shared my full review 👇
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/TZeBvkN-z-A
#Hookii #NeomowX #SmartLawnMower #LawnCare #RobotMower
Fully autonomous, no buried wires, even cuts at night, and I've integrated it, sorta, with Home Assistant .
Just shared my full review 👇
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/TZeBvkN-z-A
#Hookii #NeomowX #SmartLawnMower #LawnCare #RobotMower
July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Been testing the Hookii Neomow X for months — and it’s shockingly good.
Fully autonomous, no buried wires, even cuts at night, and I've integrated it, sorta, with Home Assistant .
Just shared my full review 👇
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/TZeBvkN-z-A
#Hookii #NeomowX #SmartLawnMower #LawnCare #RobotMower
Fully autonomous, no buried wires, even cuts at night, and I've integrated it, sorta, with Home Assistant .
Just shared my full review 👇
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/TZeBvkN-z-A
#Hookii #NeomowX #SmartLawnMower #LawnCare #RobotMower
Just posted a walkthrough on tracking your pantry + medicine cabinet in Home Assistant!
With Simple Inventory & Drugstore Stock, you can:
*Track item quantities 🧃
*See expiration dates 💊
*Get notified before you run out! 🔔
Watch the full video here 🎥 → youtu.be/O-qtc2eLkts
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
With Simple Inventory & Drugstore Stock, you can:
*Track item quantities 🧃
*See expiration dates 💊
*Get notified before you run out! 🔔
Watch the full video here 🎥 → youtu.be/O-qtc2eLkts
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
Never Run Out Again! Home Assistant Inventory & Drugstore Tracking
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
July 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Just posted a walkthrough on tracking your pantry + medicine cabinet in Home Assistant!
With Simple Inventory & Drugstore Stock, you can:
*Track item quantities 🧃
*See expiration dates 💊
*Get notified before you run out! 🔔
Watch the full video here 🎥 → youtu.be/O-qtc2eLkts
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
With Simple Inventory & Drugstore Stock, you can:
*Track item quantities 🧃
*See expiration dates 💊
*Get notified before you run out! 🔔
Watch the full video here 🎥 → youtu.be/O-qtc2eLkts
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
🚨 New Home Assistant update:
🗣️ Assist asks questions
🎮 PSN support
🛋️ Redesigned area dashboards
Level up your smart home!
Full video 👉 youtu.be/ZirRFN__DvY
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
🗣️ Assist asks questions
🎮 PSN support
🛋️ Redesigned area dashboards
Level up your smart home!
Full video 👉 youtu.be/ZirRFN__DvY
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
Home Assistant July 2025: Talk to Your Smart Home & Play PS5? 🤯 Major Upgrades!
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
July 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨 New Home Assistant update:
🗣️ Assist asks questions
🎮 PSN support
🛋️ Redesigned area dashboards
Level up your smart home!
Full video 👉 youtu.be/ZirRFN__DvY
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
🗣️ Assist asks questions
🎮 PSN support
🛋️ Redesigned area dashboards
Level up your smart home!
Full video 👉 youtu.be/ZirRFN__DvY
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome
Just uploaded: “How to Make Your Smart Home Scream at Intruders with Alarmo!”
DIY your Home Assistant alarm system with automations, PINs, sensors, and hilarious TTS announcements. 🤖🔔
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/yeuOsymrvNc
#SmartHome #HomeAssistant #DIY #BeardedTinker
DIY your Home Assistant alarm system with automations, PINs, sensors, and hilarious TTS announcements. 🤖🔔
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/yeuOsymrvNc
#SmartHome #HomeAssistant #DIY #BeardedTinker
Turn Your Home Into Fort Knox with Alarmo! 🏠🔒 | The Ultimate Home Assistant Alarm System
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Just uploaded: “How to Make Your Smart Home Scream at Intruders with Alarmo!”
DIY your Home Assistant alarm system with automations, PINs, sensors, and hilarious TTS announcements. 🤖🔔
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/yeuOsymrvNc
#SmartHome #HomeAssistant #DIY #BeardedTinker
DIY your Home Assistant alarm system with automations, PINs, sensors, and hilarious TTS announcements. 🤖🔔
Catch the full video here: youtu.be/yeuOsymrvNc
#SmartHome #HomeAssistant #DIY #BeardedTinker
Let's see how long it will take to transfer every to the new phone 😉
June 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Let's see how long it will take to transfer every to the new phone 😉
The June 2025 Home Assistant release is packed with updates:
⚙️ Smarter pickers
📡 Bluetooth network graphs
🎶 Media player group control
📉 Deprecation notices
🧩 New integrations + UI polish
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/LMNbNqLSEps
#HomeAssistant #Smarthome #Opensource #AutomationNerds
⚙️ Smarter pickers
📡 Bluetooth network graphs
🎶 Media player group control
📉 Deprecation notices
🧩 New integrations + UI polish
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/LMNbNqLSEps
#HomeAssistant #Smarthome #Opensource #AutomationNerds
Bluetooth Maps, Media Groups & More! Home Assistant June 2025
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
June 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The June 2025 Home Assistant release is packed with updates:
⚙️ Smarter pickers
📡 Bluetooth network graphs
🎶 Media player group control
📉 Deprecation notices
🧩 New integrations + UI polish
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/LMNbNqLSEps
#HomeAssistant #Smarthome #Opensource #AutomationNerds
⚙️ Smarter pickers
📡 Bluetooth network graphs
🎶 Media player group control
📉 Deprecation notices
🧩 New integrations + UI polish
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/LMNbNqLSEps
#HomeAssistant #Smarthome #Opensource #AutomationNerds
Unboxed the CrowPi 3 — an all-in-one coding + AI education kit powered by Raspberry Pi.
Teaches Python, Arduino, AI, Node-RED, AND plays retro games.
Basically a nerdy Swiss Army knife.
🎥 Watch the full review: youtu.be/vepc9w15744
#CrowPi3 #STEM #RetroGaming #Makers #DIYTech
Teaches Python, Arduino, AI, Node-RED, AND plays retro games.
Basically a nerdy Swiss Army knife.
🎥 Watch the full review: youtu.be/vepc9w15744
#CrowPi3 #STEM #RetroGaming #Makers #DIYTech
CrowPi 3 Review: What Even Is This Thing?!
YouTube video by BeardedTinker
youtu.be
June 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Unboxed the CrowPi 3 — an all-in-one coding + AI education kit powered by Raspberry Pi.
Teaches Python, Arduino, AI, Node-RED, AND plays retro games.
Basically a nerdy Swiss Army knife.
🎥 Watch the full review: youtu.be/vepc9w15744
#CrowPi3 #STEM #RetroGaming #Makers #DIYTech
Teaches Python, Arduino, AI, Node-RED, AND plays retro games.
Basically a nerdy Swiss Army knife.
🎥 Watch the full review: youtu.be/vepc9w15744
#CrowPi3 #STEM #RetroGaming #Makers #DIYTech
Now this is a real help - at least part of the outdoor work will be done automatically in future.
May 25, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Now this is a real help - at least part of the outdoor work will be done automatically in future.
BeamO from Withings is here. And loving the simplicity of design with this feature packed device!!
May 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BeamO from Withings is here. And loving the simplicity of design with this feature packed device!!
Oh, yes, NEW video is here - 3 NEW HACS components and how they can make your @home-assistant.io better
youtu.be/tm3T2cYr-h8
youtu.be/tm3T2cYr-h8
April 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Oh, yes, NEW video is here - 3 NEW HACS components and how they can make your @home-assistant.io better
youtu.be/tm3T2cYr-h8
youtu.be/tm3T2cYr-h8
What's so special with this camera image?
Besides been taken from within @home-assistant.io via Reolink internal integration - this is image (and stream) from battery powered camera!
Something that was not that easy to get previously...
Video out on Friday!
#SmartHome #Reolink
Besides been taken from within @home-assistant.io via Reolink internal integration - this is image (and stream) from battery powered camera!
Something that was not that easy to get previously...
Video out on Friday!
#SmartHome #Reolink
April 9, 2025 at 7:13 AM
What's so special with this camera image?
Besides been taken from within @home-assistant.io via Reolink internal integration - this is image (and stream) from battery powered camera!
Something that was not that easy to get previously...
Video out on Friday!
#SmartHome #Reolink
Besides been taken from within @home-assistant.io via Reolink internal integration - this is image (and stream) from battery powered camera!
Something that was not that easy to get previously...
Video out on Friday!
#SmartHome #Reolink
Mess is getting even messier 😱
Time to FINALLY finish this first video, about 6 months overdue 🤦♂️
Time to FINALLY finish this first video, about 6 months overdue 🤦♂️
March 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Mess is getting even messier 😱
Time to FINALLY finish this first video, about 6 months overdue 🤦♂️
Time to FINALLY finish this first video, about 6 months overdue 🤦♂️
Not just videos, but I'm back too!!!
Let's check few more HACS components for your @home-assistant.io powered smart home!
youtu.be/-yzG4GGqT4I
Let's check few more HACS components for your @home-assistant.io powered smart home!
youtu.be/-yzG4GGqT4I
March 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Not just videos, but I'm back too!!!
Let's check few more HACS components for your @home-assistant.io powered smart home!
youtu.be/-yzG4GGqT4I
Let's check few more HACS components for your @home-assistant.io powered smart home!
youtu.be/-yzG4GGqT4I
Thank you ALL for this wonderful milestone!
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Thank you ALL for this wonderful milestone!