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Have you managed to set up Home Assistant to connect to your GivEnergy inverters but now you don’t know what to do next? Check out this beginner-friendly guide to creating a dashboard for monitoring and controlling your kit. YAML code for Giv-style Power Card (will be live once video is public): https://www.speaktothegeek.co.uk/2026/05/givenergy-dashboard-in-home-assistant-for-beginners/ Previous GivEnergy Local Control Tutorial: https://youtu.be/rHSI4oTZyTI GivTCP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/615579009972782 HACS Add-on: https://github.com/hacs/addons 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 #homeassistant #dashboard
The Easiest GivEnergy Dashboard in Home Assistant (Beginner Tutorial)
5 years of real-world EV ownership – the honest pros and cons of driving electric cars in the UK. In this video, I share my experience with the Vauxhall Corsa-e, MG4, and Tesla Model 3 Long Range, covering everything from running costs and charging to reliability, range anxiety, and long-distance travel. Discover how EVs compare to petrol and diesel cars on cost per mile, maintenance, and overall ownership expenses. I break down home charging vs public charging, Octopus Go tariffs, real-world range, winter efficiency, and whether electric cars are actually cheaper to run in 2026. Plus, we look at common EV issues, repair costs, dealership servicing, and why things can go wrong. I also explore key topics like UK fuel prices, salary sacrifice EV schemes, second-hand electric cars, battery range degradation, and whether EVs are worth it without a driveway. Learn about public charging networks, curbside charging, and the challenges of owning an EV in terraced housing. We’ll also cover EV environmental impact, lifecycle emissions, energy efficiency vs internal combustion engines (ICE), and whether electric vehicles are truly greener. Finally, I share the everyday benefits of EV driving, including quiet performance, instant torque, preconditioning, and convenience. If you're considering buying an electric car or switching from petrol or diesel, this video will help you decide if EV ownership is right for you. Interested in ordering a Tesla? Please use my link to get 650 free supercharging miles or £500 off depending on the model you choose: 🚙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/tesla After a new EV charger? Why not get a quote from Octopus! We'll both get a £25 gift voucher once your installation is completed: 🐙 http://speaktothegeek.co.uk/evcharger Sign up to Octopus Energy here using my referral link (we both get £50 credit if you do): 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/energy Sources for my data: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths https://theicct.org/publication/electric-cars-life-cycle-analysis-emissions-europe-jul25/ Part one of my faulty Corsa-e saga: https://youtu.be/C0exz-essoA Part one of my faulty Tesla Model 3 saga: https://youtu.be/FHCnDJYq9V8 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. #EV #ElectricCars #EVOwnership #TeslaModel3 #MG4 #VauxhallCorsaE #EVCharging #RangeAnxiety #ElectricVehicleUK #EVCosts #Sustainability #CarReview
Do I Regret My EV After 5 Years? The Truth
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 ONE 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
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Have you managed to set up Home Assistant to connect to your GivEnergy inverters but now you don’t know what to do next? Check out this beginner-friendly guide to creating a dashboard for monitoring and controlling your kit. YAML code for Giv-style Power Card (will be live once video is public): https://www.speaktothegeek.co.uk/2026/05/givenergy-dashboard-in-home-assistant-for-beginners/ Previous GivEnergy Local Control Tutorial: https://youtu.be/rHSI4oTZyTI GivTCP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/615579009972782 HACS Add-on: https://github.com/hacs/addons 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 #homeassistant #dashboard
The Easiest GivEnergy Dashboard in Home Assistant (Beginner Tutorial)
5 years of real-world EV ownership – the honest pros and cons of driving electric cars in the UK. In this video, I share my experience with the Vauxhall Corsa-e, MG4, and Tesla Model 3 Long Range, covering everything from running costs and charging to reliability, range anxiety, and long-distance travel. Discover how EVs compare to petrol and diesel cars on cost per mile, maintenance, and overall ownership expenses. I break down home charging vs public charging, Octopus Go tariffs, real-world range, winter efficiency, and whether electric cars are actually cheaper to run in 2026. Plus, we look at common EV issues, repair costs, dealership servicing, and why things can go wrong. I also explore key topics like UK fuel prices, salary sacrifice EV schemes, second-hand electric cars, battery range degradation, and whether EVs are worth it without a driveway. Learn about public charging networks, curbside charging, and the challenges of owning an EV in terraced housing. We’ll also cover EV environmental impact, lifecycle emissions, energy efficiency vs internal combustion engines (ICE), and whether electric vehicles are truly greener. Finally, I share the everyday benefits of EV driving, including quiet performance, instant torque, preconditioning, and convenience. If you're considering buying an electric car or switching from petrol or diesel, this video will help you decide if EV ownership is right for you. Interested in ordering a Tesla? Please use my link to get 650 free supercharging miles or £500 off depending on the model you choose: 🚙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/tesla After a new EV charger? Why not get a quote from Octopus! We'll both get a £25 gift voucher once your installation is completed: 🐙 http://speaktothegeek.co.uk/evcharger Sign up to Octopus Energy here using my referral link (we both get £50 credit if you do): 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/energy Sources for my data: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths https://theicct.org/publication/electric-cars-life-cycle-analysis-emissions-europe-jul25/ Part one of my faulty Corsa-e saga: https://youtu.be/C0exz-essoA Part one of my faulty Tesla Model 3 saga: https://youtu.be/FHCnDJYq9V8 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. #EV #ElectricCars #EVOwnership #TeslaModel3 #MG4 #VauxhallCorsaE #EVCharging #RangeAnxiety #ElectricVehicleUK #EVCosts #Sustainability #CarReview
Do I Regret My EV After 5 Years? The Truth
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 ONE 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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Have you managed to set up Home Assistant to connect to your GivEnergy inverters but now you don’t know what to do next? Check out this beginner-friendly guide to creating a dashboard for monitoring and controlling your kit. YAML code for Giv-style Power Card (will be live once video is public): https://www.speaktothegeek.co.uk/2026/05/givenergy-dashboard-in-home-assistant-for-beginners/ Previous GivEnergy Local Control Tutorial: https://youtu.be/rHSI4oTZyTI GivTCP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/615579009972782 HACS Add-on: https://github.com/hacs/addons 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 #homeassistant #dashboard
The Easiest GivEnergy Dashboard in Home Assistant (Beginner Tutorial)
5 years of real-world EV ownership – the honest pros and cons of driving electric cars in the UK. In this video, I share my experience with the Vauxhall Corsa-e, MG4, and Tesla Model 3 Long Range, covering everything from running costs and charging to reliability, range anxiety, and long-distance travel. Discover how EVs compare to petrol and diesel cars on cost per mile, maintenance, and overall ownership expenses. I break down home charging vs public charging, Octopus Go tariffs, real-world range, winter efficiency, and whether electric cars are actually cheaper to run in 2026. Plus, we look at common EV issues, repair costs, dealership servicing, and why things can go wrong. I also explore key topics like UK fuel prices, salary sacrifice EV schemes, second-hand electric cars, battery range degradation, and whether EVs are worth it without a driveway. Learn about public charging networks, curbside charging, and the challenges of owning an EV in terraced housing. We’ll also cover EV environmental impact, lifecycle emissions, energy efficiency vs internal combustion engines (ICE), and whether electric vehicles are truly greener. Finally, I share the everyday benefits of EV driving, including quiet performance, instant torque, preconditioning, and convenience. If you're considering buying an electric car or switching from petrol or diesel, this video will help you decide if EV ownership is right for you. Interested in ordering a Tesla? Please use my link to get 650 free supercharging miles or £500 off depending on the model you choose: 🚙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/tesla After a new EV charger? Why not get a quote from Octopus! We'll both get a £25 gift voucher once your installation is completed: 🐙 http://speaktothegeek.co.uk/evcharger Sign up to Octopus Energy here using my referral link (we both get £50 credit if you do): 🐙 https://speaktothegeek.co.uk/energy Sources for my data: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths https://theicct.org/publication/electric-cars-life-cycle-analysis-emissions-europe-jul25/ Part one of my faulty Corsa-e saga: https://youtu.be/C0exz-essoA Part one of my faulty Tesla Model 3 saga: https://youtu.be/FHCnDJYq9V8 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. #EV #ElectricCars #EVOwnership #TeslaModel3 #MG4 #VauxhallCorsaE #EVCharging #RangeAnxiety #ElectricVehicleUK #EVCosts #Sustainability #CarReview
Do I Regret My EV After 5 Years? The Truth
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April 24th, 2022

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