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If I started again from scratch on the low carbon transformation of my home, would I do anything differently, and if so what? Follow me around my home while I point them out and explain why I might take a different approach if I started again. If you're interested in a heat pump from Octopus Energy then please use my referral link below and we'll both get a £100 digital VISA card once your installation is complete: 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/octopusheatpump Or if they ask for a referral code, please quote: 95376 Sign up to Octopus Energy here using my referral link (we both get £50 credit if you do): 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/energy 🐙 Or quote the referral code: crisp-moth-619 Videos discussing north facing panels: EV Nick (@NicolasRaimo): https://youtu.be/xKgcLBPPLks UpsideDownFork (@UpsideDownFork): https://youtu.be/hmnXZvdypvk Gary Does Solar (@GaryDoesSolar): https://youtu.be/IyZnWS00Ym4 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 Went All-In on Green Tech - Here’s What I’d Change (Solar, Battery, Heat Pump)
Have you got an Apple MacBook or Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, etc…)? Do you want to play around with Home Assistant without buying extra hardware like a Raspberry Pi? Well I have the solution for you! In this tutorial I’ll walk you through installing the virtualisation software UTM, downloading the correct Home Assistant boot image, and creating and configuring your first Home Assistant virtual machine. UTM: https://mac.getutm.app Home Assistant OS Github Repo: https://github.com/home-assistant/operating-system/ Previous video for Intel Macs: https://youtu.be/gMUvfLozon0 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.
Install Home Assistant on Apple Silicon macOS FREE using UTM - (M1/M2/M3/M4 MacBook)
My little study where I film most of my videos is starting to look a bit worn and tired so join me while I rip everything out of the room, decorate and refurnish... then I'll show you around all of the new gadgets I've installed. Note - none of this video is sponsored at all. My kit list: SMLight LED Controller https://smlight.tech/product/slwf-03/ Oak Corner Shelf https://amzn.to/4hglcMV Aqara GU10 Zigbee/Thread Bulb https://amzn.to/4bAD7N4 Smanu 3 Way Spotlight Ceiling Fitting https://amzn.to/3FJFkK4 Neewer LED Panel https://amzn.to/3XVShqp Neewer 1/4” Ceiling/Wall Mount Arm https://amzn.to/4ivVLYO Cable Management Tray https://amzn.to/4ivW3yS Amazon Fire HD 8 https://amzn.to/3XXans9 Tablet Stand https://amzn.to/4hhzfSv Right-angled USB-C extension https://amzn.to/4iA6uS5 Made-to-measure replacement vertical blind slats https://amzn.to/4iaLYYm Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID https://amzn.to/4ha9xiA Acoustic Foam Panels (24 pack) https://amzn.to/3FMAoUI Large Desk Pad / Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/4kuD2P3 BenQ PD2705UA 27” Monitor https://amzn.to/4heHcYu Brennenstuhl Primera-Line 8-way Extension Lead https://amzn.to/3FMACv2 Selens Wall Mounting Boom Arm https://amzn.to/3FAjYyP Neewer 15kg Tripod Ball Head https://amzn.to/4iL1kTq Neewer X1 Pro II Teleprompter https://amzn.to/4iL1nP6 Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera https://amzn.to/4iQ1N6A SwitchBot Blind Tilt https://amzn.to/3XXiBAu 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.
New YouTube Studio Tour - with LOTS of New Gadgets!
After the unexpected interest from the photo I posted on X / Bluesky of my collection of Raspberry Pi SBCs, I thought I'd quickly throw together this little video to show you the collection in a bit more detail and explain why I actually have them. Raspberry Pi 5: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/42keZd8 Raspberry Pi 4: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/4ckCTKl 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.
My Raspberry Pi Collection
This tutorial will walk you through configuring Home Assistant to send your heat pump entities to emoncms.org. It’ll also show you how to install and configure emoncms locally as a Home Assistant add-on and how to send your data to that installation instead of in the cloud. I’ll then show you how to configure your data feeds in emoncms, whether that’s locally or in the cloud, and how to configure the My Heatpump app to share your data to heatpumpmonitor.org. Finally I’ll also show you how to achieve a hybrid approach of storing your data locally whilst also synchronising it to the cloud for displaying on heatpumpmonitor.org. Add-on Repo for emoncms: https://github.com/Open-Building-Management/emoncms Sample configurations for emoncms. Make sure to add your read/write API key in the api_key section, and list your actual Home Assistant entity IDs in the whitelist section: # emoncms Cloud emoncms_history: api_key: READWRITEAPIKEYHERE url: https://emoncms.org inputnode: 2 whitelist: - sensor.ashp_power - sensor.ashp_total_active_energy - binary_sensor.espaltherma_3way_valve_on_dhw_off_space - sensor.espaltherma_flow_sensor - sensor.espaltherma_inlet_water_temperature - sensor.espaltherma_leaving_water_temperature_before_buh - sensor.espaltherma_lw_setpoint_main - sensor.outdoor_temperature #emoncms Local emoncms_history: api_key: READWRITEAPIKEYHERE url: http://localhost:7080 inputnode: 2 whitelist: - sensor.ashp_power - sensor.ashp_total_active_energy - binary_sensor.espaltherma_3way_valve_on_dhw_off_space - sensor.espaltherma_flow_sensor - sensor.espaltherma_inlet_water_temperature - sensor.espaltherma_leaving_water_temperature_before_buh - sensor.espaltherma_lw_setpoint_main - sensor.outdoor_temperature 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. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Emoncms - cloud or local? 02:33 Getting data from your heat pump 03:48 What data is needed in Home Assistant? 06:37 Install File Editor 07:40 Scenario 1: Upload to emoncms.org cloud 10:54 Scenario 2: Install emoncms locally as HA add-on 14:41 Configure emoncms feeds 20:29 Configure My Heatpump app in emoncms 22:00 Sync local emoncms to the cloud 23:38 Share with heatpumpmonitor
Tutorial: Heat Pump Monitoring using emoncms and Home Assistant (heatpumpmonitor.org)
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If I started again from scratch on the low carbon transformation of my home, would I do anything differently, and if so what? Follow me around my home while I point them out and explain why I might take a different approach if I started again. If you're interested in a heat pump from Octopus Energy then please use my referral link below and we'll both get a £100 digital VISA card once your installation is complete: 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/octopusheatpump Or if they ask for a referral code, please quote: 95376 Sign up to Octopus Energy here using my referral link (we both get £50 credit if you do): 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/energy 🐙 Or quote the referral code: crisp-moth-619 Videos discussing north facing panels: EV Nick (@NicolasRaimo): https://youtu.be/xKgcLBPPLks UpsideDownFork (@UpsideDownFork): https://youtu.be/hmnXZvdypvk Gary Does Solar (@GaryDoesSolar): https://youtu.be/IyZnWS00Ym4 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 Went All-In on Green Tech - Here’s What I’d Change (Solar, Battery, Heat Pump)
Have you got an Apple MacBook or Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, etc…)? Do you want to play around with Home Assistant without buying extra hardware like a Raspberry Pi? Well I have the solution for you! In this tutorial I’ll walk you through installing the virtualisation software UTM, downloading the correct Home Assistant boot image, and creating and configuring your first Home Assistant virtual machine. UTM: https://mac.getutm.app Home Assistant OS Github Repo: https://github.com/home-assistant/operating-system/ Previous video for Intel Macs: https://youtu.be/gMUvfLozon0 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.
Install Home Assistant on Apple Silicon macOS FREE using UTM - (M1/M2/M3/M4 MacBook)
My little study where I film most of my videos is starting to look a bit worn and tired so join me while I rip everything out of the room, decorate and refurnish... then I'll show you around all of the new gadgets I've installed. Note - none of this video is sponsored at all. My kit list: SMLight LED Controller https://smlight.tech/product/slwf-03/ Oak Corner Shelf https://amzn.to/4hglcMV Aqara GU10 Zigbee/Thread Bulb https://amzn.to/4bAD7N4 Smanu 3 Way Spotlight Ceiling Fitting https://amzn.to/3FJFkK4 Neewer LED Panel https://amzn.to/3XVShqp Neewer 1/4” Ceiling/Wall Mount Arm https://amzn.to/4ivVLYO Cable Management Tray https://amzn.to/4ivW3yS Amazon Fire HD 8 https://amzn.to/3XXans9 Tablet Stand https://amzn.to/4hhzfSv Right-angled USB-C extension https://amzn.to/4iA6uS5 Made-to-measure replacement vertical blind slats https://amzn.to/4iaLYYm Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID https://amzn.to/4ha9xiA Acoustic Foam Panels (24 pack) https://amzn.to/3FMAoUI Large Desk Pad / Mouse Mat https://amzn.to/4kuD2P3 BenQ PD2705UA 27” Monitor https://amzn.to/4heHcYu Brennenstuhl Primera-Line 8-way Extension Lead https://amzn.to/3FMACv2 Selens Wall Mounting Boom Arm https://amzn.to/3FAjYyP Neewer 15kg Tripod Ball Head https://amzn.to/4iL1kTq Neewer X1 Pro II Teleprompter https://amzn.to/4iL1nP6 Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera https://amzn.to/4iQ1N6A SwitchBot Blind Tilt https://amzn.to/3XXiBAu 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.
New YouTube Studio Tour - with LOTS of New Gadgets!
After the unexpected interest from the photo I posted on X / Bluesky of my collection of Raspberry Pi SBCs, I thought I'd quickly throw together this little video to show you the collection in a bit more detail and explain why I actually have them. Raspberry Pi 5: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/42keZd8 Raspberry Pi 4: (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/4ckCTKl 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.
My Raspberry Pi Collection
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If I started again from scratch on the low carbon transformation of my home, would I do anything differently, and if so what? Follow me around my home while I point them out and explain why I might take a different approach if I started again. If you're interested in a heat pump from Octopus Energy then please use my referral link below and we'll both get a £100 digital VISA card once your installation is complete: 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/octopusheatpump Or if they ask for a referral code, please quote: 95376 Sign up to Octopus Energy here using my referral link (we both get £50 credit if you do): 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/energy 🐙 Or quote the referral code: crisp-moth-619 Videos discussing north facing panels: EV Nick (@NicolasRaimo): https://youtu.be/xKgcLBPPLks UpsideDownFork (@UpsideDownFork): https://youtu.be/hmnXZvdypvk Gary Does Solar (@GaryDoesSolar): https://youtu.be/IyZnWS00Ym4 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 Went All-In on Green Tech - Here’s What I’d Change (Solar, Battery, Heat Pump)
Have you got an Apple MacBook or Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, etc…)? Do you want to play around with Home Assistant without buying extra hardware like a Raspberry Pi? Well I have the solution for you! In this tutorial I’ll walk you through installing the virtualisation software UTM, downloading the correct Home Assistant boot image, and creating and configuring your first Home Assistant virtual machine. UTM: https://mac.getutm.app Home Assistant OS Github Repo: https://github.com/home-assistant/operating-system/ Previous video for Intel Macs: https://youtu.be/gMUvfLozon0 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.
Install Home Assistant on Apple Silicon macOS FREE using UTM - (M1/M2/M3/M4 MacBook)
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  • As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.