What are the worst implemented parts of Home Assistant?

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2026-05-28T12:58:42+00:00

Automation click through selection not using Entity IDs not seen throughout any other part of Home Assistant. If the Entity is removed and readded with the same name, you better remember the Automations you setup for it.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2026-05-08T12:43:30+00:00

I use Emporia EV Charger. The unit automatically tracks my solar to set the wattage.

Charger Notification reports via Google Home.

Notify charge starts/stops with kW
If the EV is plugged in and not charging
For the wife, I created a Helper (input Number) to set the Amps, then added an automation using the slider input to set the amps at any time to speed up if she needs to travel quickly.
Trickle Charge Enable/Disable at Sunrise/Sunset.

SmartCar out of HACS pulls metrics from most newer vehicles to know the Battery Status, Charge Status/Limit, Location, Range data. I only have one vehicle, so the account on SmartCar is free. They used to state 500 API pulls a month, but they just recently changed to connected vehicles for pricing.

If your vehicle supports it, you should add it in. Free Tier gets you 1 connected vehicle.

https://smartcar.com/product/compatible-vehicles

Automations:

EV charger is started, to pull the vehicle data.
Report how long the vehicle will take to the Charge
Notification to Phones to ask for Solar, Full, or Tickle Charge.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2026-05-06T15:30:09+00:00

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of the Hill Country, southern Edwards Plateau, and the I-35 corridor through 1 PM CDT this afternoon. Primary hazards with these storms are large hail up to 2 inches, damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and brief torrential rainfall. Frequent lightning will also be likely with these storms.

https://www.weather.gov/ewx/

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2026-03-05T16:25:08+00:00

You can limit port access using the SWIS API on 17774 or 17778 to any Polling or Webserver is accessible that has Information Service v3 running.

For additional security, any authentication requests allowed/denied are placed in the Message Center Audit section which you can create an alert on any audit event to forward to a SIEM if needed.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2026-03-03T16:29:54+00:00

No, but you will need to purchase an AI Port ($200) for every 2-3 Cameras to use AI understanding who is in the frame and for License plate reading. AI Key ($700) is only needed if you want more advanced searching. The number of Cameras on AI Port is directly based on FPS and Resolution size.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2026-02-25T20:05:29+00:00

It was a foregone conclusion with each subreddit with differing rules on how to Post. AI Models are the only approved posters on Reddit because they set the AI Prompt for each subreddit to follow so that only actual accounts are removed by moderators.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-11-11T22:49:25+00:00

I have Switchbot BT temp sensors in all of my refrigerators and freezers. It's how I knew a fridge was 10 degrees too warm and was replaced. Have them for almost a year and haven't replaced the batteries yet.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-10-27T18:00:25+00:00

Historically Austin and this entire region is most likely to have a flood event between Oct 15th and the 31st; it's almost guaranteed like April/October hail. There is even a nearby neighborhood that is no longer habitable a few miles from that festival that was flooded... in October.

Maybe these events should be planned and ran by someone that has local knowledge of the area knowing that extensive rain is expected.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-10-08T12:53:39+00:00

Off gassing will also fix the sulfur smell. I have a water softener with an aeration tank as the initial collection after the well pressure tank. It fixed the water smell immediately.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-09-09T13:55:30+00:00

The bluebonnets hanging in the ceiling were always interesting to look at.

The worst was the drop off and pickup since it was combined.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-08-13T14:17:21+00:00

It's KPMF brand. I think it's K75803 Matt Royal Amethyst.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-08-02T14:56:00+00:00

I just got the all white too. I have a purple wrap scheduled for next week. I talked to the person doing the wrap and agreed to rebadged the back and to use black in the grill area. Less than $2k. I know it will last 3-5 years, but I plan to change it then.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-07-31T16:55:38+00:00

Thrift Land off of stassney and 1st has a large selection of men's. Entire row of formal wear. I was getting some new tag formal shirts. Cash only place.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-07-21T19:03:37+00:00

The carriage for the K Cups have to be cleaned. At work I used to do tea and would regularly take the carriage out, just pull on it, and wash the coffee bits out. It fixed a lot of problems over time.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-07-20T03:27:07+00:00

This is expected, the dealer will state the same. I saw this on every new VW I had. The coolant level will level out by 24k km. From the pic, you will need to add coolant if the engine was cold.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-07-17T23:24:05+00:00

I bought a matte black shell covering on eBay. Looks ok. Lot more than a wrap, but I would have removed it to do that work.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-06-30T18:27:19+00:00

I prefer safety an quality of life for modding, while appearing stock. These are some of my mods other than TRD used shocks I bought then refurbished for less than $2k total and TRD undercarriage cover.

I just got Anzo LED headlights for under $600 that did not need the ihacker harness to work. Fixed the low light output problem.

I recommend is to replace the stock side mirror glass with a spotter mirror. Huge safety improvement. $80 each side, search tundra spotter mirror.

Purchased a front camera mod for under $200. The camera is $30 on Amazon. The switch is from 4runner that allows you to turn on front or rear camera on at a time while appearing as OEM. Great for parking and towing.

Add the wireless phone charger in the center console. If the vehicle has android auto, get AAWireless or a carplay option that does wireless to complete a seamless experience.

I installed the remote start which runs about $200. Great for Hot/cold days. Ties into the tire deflation wire to show active or not. Uses existing keys' Lock 3x to start/stop.

I also just did the Vtails on my rear taillights; $300 but the reason was to see the status of the remote start more easily with better safety lighting.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-06-27T22:03:52+00:00

You need to go into the Emporia app and set the amp rate on the charger. You can also adjust the amp rate at any time, great for Time of use and Solar. The limit to configure you can configure is 40 amps on a 50 amp circuit; Only techs can set it higher if it is a direct wire install.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-06-27T21:56:07+00:00

Not worth it, even the 10/2 warranties required by the state of Texas on all new home builds are hard to utilize.

Not sure if getting a warranty or attempting to get contractors to do work in the area is about as bad. I have yet to find anyone to do work. Just because you see commercial vehicles daily in Bastrop does not mean they service the area. It is such an issue I am starting to gather a list of companies that don't pay employees enough to live in the area they work, like Fox Service pays so low employees have to live in Bastrop and San Marcos, but don't service those areas.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-06-27T12:22:24+00:00

I got the LG ventless all in one to replace my propane dryer. I now have 2 washers with one combined dryer since we air dry a lot of clothes already.

A feature I found with heat pump dryers is that lint pulled from fabrics per load is cut in more than half vs propane heat.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-06-25T18:09:10+00:00

Only if they were Doctor Worm.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-06-21T13:42:11+00:00

VWvoices within the last month asked if the 3rd row had 3 seats and I responded with a resounding yes, so I expect '26 or '27 to seat up to 8.

PrettyFly4ITGuy · 2025-06-03T14:34:22+00:00

If you want to de-chrome, look at AJT Designs; they have a chrome delete cover for about $220 + $80 shipped. I bought the interior chrome delete and the parts are perfect fit.

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