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I've decided to try one of these AMA Ask Me Anything videos so please post your questions in the comments of this video. I'll compile them all together and try and answer them in a future video in a few weeks time. It could be about green tech (solar, batteries, EVs, heat pumps, etc) or smart home tech (gadgets, home automation) or whatever. Be nice! Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them.
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Learn how to control and monitor your Raspberry Pi 5 fan in Home Assistant OS with this step-by-step tutorial. In this video, I showcase the Argon 1 V5 M.2 case, explain how Raspberry Pi 5 fan headers work, and walk you through installing a custom Pi 5 Fan Enabler add-on to adjust fan temperature thresholds without manually editing config.txt. URL for the Pi 5 Fan Enabler add-on/app: https://github.com/sOckhamSter/Pi5FanEnabler Full article / written tutorial is available here: https://www.speaktothegeek.co.uk/2026/04/enable-the-raspberry-pi-5-fan-in-home-assistant-os/ Buy the Argon ONE v5 M.2 case here: https://amzn.to/47notI6 Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #RaspberryPi5 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #RaspberryPiCooling #ArgonOne #HomeAssistantOS #Linux #IoT #SelfHosted #PiProjects
The Raspberry Pi 5 Fan Doesn’t Work in Home Assistant… Until You Do This
Review of the MAMMOTION YUKA Mini 2 1000 robot lawn mower – a wire-free, AI-powered robotic mower for lawns up to 1000m². Featuring 360° LiDAR navigation, GPS mapping, no perimeter wire or RTK, plus WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional 4G connectivity. See setup, app control, obstacle avoidance, no-go zones, and real-world mowing performance on a UK garden. Includes adjustable cutting height, slope handling (up to 24°), quiet operation, and smart mowing patterns. A great smart garden solution for automated lawn care, hands-free mowing, and Home Assistant integration. Buy the YUKA Mini 2 1000 here: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3Nyfuxd (Amazon US / international): https://amzn.to/4s8RChR (Direct UK): https://uk.mammotion.com/products/yuka-mini-2-1000-robot-lawn-mower?ref=balmvmxb&utm_campaign=14442472&utm_medium=kol&utm_source=goaffpro (Direct US): https://us.mammotion.com/products/yuka-mini-2-1000h-robot-lawn-mower?ref=tuwbpeai&utm_campaign=14442472&utm_medium=kol&utm_source=goaffpro Take a look at the LUBA 3 AWD here (the top of the range one!): (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3QsITtx (Direct UK): https://uk.mammotion.com/products/luba-3-awd-robot-lawn-mower?ref=balmvmxb&utm_campaign=14442472&utm_medium=kol&utm_source=goaffpro Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #mammotion #luba #yuka #robotlawnmower #robotmower #smartmower #smartlawnmower
Finally… A Robot Lawn Mower That Makes Sense for UK Gardens 🇬🇧
Just a quick update on the GivEnergy situation to cover what we have learned since last week. My GivEnergy Local Control Tutorial: https://youtu.be/rHSI4oTZyTI Please note that I am in no way endorsing any of the below products or services. I am providing links here purely to aid your own research. Other options may also be available however at the time of writing these are the ones I am aware of. Check out the GivEVC OCPP integration here: https://github.com/DJBenson/GivEVC-OCPP Predbat Cloud: https://predbat.com Energie Genie: https://www.energiegenie.co.uk Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #givenergy #administration #givtcp #predbat #homeassistant #homebattery #evcharger
GivEnergy in Administration: Update on EV Charger and Remote Access
What is plug-in solar (balcony solar)? Why is it in the news at the moment? Will you really be able to pick up a DIY solar kit from Lidl? Let’s dive into it! Check out some of the most popular DIY solar products in the UK below. EcoFlow 800W micro-inverter: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/4v0yDst (Direct): https://tidd.ly/4st87Ft EcoFlow Stream Solar Kit (2x panels, 1x inverter) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/4dtkduF (Direct): https://tidd.ly/4e4RrRp EcoFlow Stream Pro Kit (2x panels, 1x 1.92kWh battery) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/4tmfb7B Hoymiles 800W micro-inverter: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/4cjrbkF UK Government Press Release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-make-plug-in-solar-available-within-months Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #pluginsolar #pluginbattery #balconysolar #diysolar #diysolarsystem #solarpanel #solarpanels #homebattery #solarpv #energybills #ecoflow #dji #ankersolix #hoymiles
Plug-In Solar Sounds Too Easy — Here’s What They Don’t Tell You
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I've decided to try one of these AMA Ask Me Anything videos so please post your questions in the comments of this video. I'll compile them all together and try and answer them in a future video in a few weeks time. It could be about green tech (solar, batteries, EVs, heat pumps, etc) or smart home tech (gadgets, home automation) or whatever. Be nice! Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them.
I want your questions! Ask me anything
Learn how to control and monitor your Raspberry Pi 5 fan in Home Assistant OS with this step-by-step tutorial. In this video, I showcase the Argon 1 V5 M.2 case, explain how Raspberry Pi 5 fan headers work, and walk you through installing a custom Pi 5 Fan Enabler add-on to adjust fan temperature thresholds without manually editing config.txt. URL for the Pi 5 Fan Enabler add-on/app: https://github.com/sOckhamSter/Pi5FanEnabler Full article / written tutorial is available here: https://www.speaktothegeek.co.uk/2026/04/enable-the-raspberry-pi-5-fan-in-home-assistant-os/ Buy the Argon ONE v5 M.2 case here: https://amzn.to/47notI6 Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #RaspberryPi5 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #RaspberryPiCooling #ArgonOne #HomeAssistantOS #Linux #IoT #SelfHosted #PiProjects
The Raspberry Pi 5 Fan Doesn’t Work in Home Assistant… Until You Do This
Review of the MAMMOTION YUKA Mini 2 1000 robot lawn mower – a wire-free, AI-powered robotic mower for lawns up to 1000m². Featuring 360° LiDAR navigation, GPS mapping, no perimeter wire or RTK, plus WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional 4G connectivity. See setup, app control, obstacle avoidance, no-go zones, and real-world mowing performance on a UK garden. Includes adjustable cutting height, slope handling (up to 24°), quiet operation, and smart mowing patterns. A great smart garden solution for automated lawn care, hands-free mowing, and Home Assistant integration. Buy the YUKA Mini 2 1000 here: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3Nyfuxd (Amazon US / international): https://amzn.to/4s8RChR (Direct UK): https://uk.mammotion.com/products/yuka-mini-2-1000-robot-lawn-mower?ref=balmvmxb&utm_campaign=14442472&utm_medium=kol&utm_source=goaffpro (Direct US): https://us.mammotion.com/products/yuka-mini-2-1000h-robot-lawn-mower?ref=tuwbpeai&utm_campaign=14442472&utm_medium=kol&utm_source=goaffpro Take a look at the LUBA 3 AWD here (the top of the range one!): (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3QsITtx (Direct UK): https://uk.mammotion.com/products/luba-3-awd-robot-lawn-mower?ref=balmvmxb&utm_campaign=14442472&utm_medium=kol&utm_source=goaffpro Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #mammotion #luba #yuka #robotlawnmower #robotmower #smartmower #smartlawnmower
Finally… A Robot Lawn Mower That Makes Sense for UK Gardens 🇬🇧
Just a quick update on the GivEnergy situation to cover what we have learned since last week. My GivEnergy Local Control Tutorial: https://youtu.be/rHSI4oTZyTI Please note that I am in no way endorsing any of the below products or services. I am providing links here purely to aid your own research. Other options may also be available however at the time of writing these are the ones I am aware of. Check out the GivEVC OCPP integration here: https://github.com/DJBenson/GivEVC-OCPP Predbat Cloud: https://predbat.com Energie Genie: https://www.energiegenie.co.uk Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #givenergy #administration #givtcp #predbat #homeassistant #homebattery #evcharger
GivEnergy in Administration: Update on EV Charger and Remote Access
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I've decided to try one of these AMA Ask Me Anything videos so please post your questions in the comments of this video. I'll compile them all together and try and answer them in a future video in a few weeks time. It could be about green tech (solar, batteries, EVs, heat pumps, etc) or smart home tech (gadgets, home automation) or whatever. Be nice! Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them.
I want your questions! Ask me anything
Learn how to control and monitor your Raspberry Pi 5 fan in Home Assistant OS with this step-by-step tutorial. In this video, I showcase the Argon 1 V5 M.2 case, explain how Raspberry Pi 5 fan headers work, and walk you through installing a custom Pi 5 Fan Enabler add-on to adjust fan temperature thresholds without manually editing config.txt. URL for the Pi 5 Fan Enabler add-on/app: https://github.com/sOckhamSter/Pi5FanEnabler Full article / written tutorial is available here: https://www.speaktothegeek.co.uk/2026/04/enable-the-raspberry-pi-5-fan-in-home-assistant-os/ Buy the Argon ONE v5 M.2 case here: https://amzn.to/47notI6 Buy me a coffee: 💚 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/speaktothegeek 💚 https://paypal.me/speaktothegeek Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25zb7Sojh4KUv5CsFYH-6Q/join Or join as a patron: https://patreon.com/SpeaktotheGeek As an Amazon Associate and member of the eBay Partner Network I earn from qualifying purchases. Most links above are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from any purchases you make if you use them. #RaspberryPi5 #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #RaspberryPiCooling #ArgonOne #HomeAssistantOS #Linux #IoT #SelfHosted #PiProjects
The Raspberry Pi 5 Fan Doesn’t Work in Home Assistant… Until You Do This
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June 23rd, 2022

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