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Sep 17, 2026
Home Assistant YAML vs UI Automations: Which to Use
Home Assistant lets you build automations in the visual editor or write them as YAML. Both have trade-offs. Here is when to use each approach.
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May 3, 2026
Home Assistant Dashboard Design: Tips for a Clean, Useful Layout
Your Home Assistant dashboard doesn’t have to look like a science experiment. Here’s how I redesigned mine from chaos into something my whole family actually uses.
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