@ -100,11 +100,10 @@ There aren't really automations for the Batteries yet. Electricity is the life
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Using the APs (3 of them), The house monitors all Connected devices for Online/Offline status and uses 'NMAP' for presence detection. Any critical device down for more than 5 minutes and an alert is sent out. Circle is a Parental Control device. When a new device is discovered on the network, HA notifies us and also plays a TTS reminder over the speakers to classify in Circle. Most things are Wifi connected but a good gigabit switch is needed for a good foundation.</td></tr>
#### Mobile Devices and Tablets - [FloorPlan Blog post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/visualizing-smart-home-using-home.html)
#### Mobile Devices and Tablets - [FloorPlan Blog post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/visualizing-smart-home-using-home.html)<aname="mobiledevices"href="https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#top"><imgalign="right"border="0"src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZqy13Jw2AM/WTdD0TwimUI/AAAAAAADSC8/Z_pnBeTZaUEcpcYE9QkYKFnLTlBX9q-XQCLcB/s1600/arrow-147-48.ico"width="15"></a>
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@ -160,11 +158,10 @@ Mobile devices are a critical part of my Home Automation. They establish presen
We also leverage the Fire Tablets as TTS endpoints. During certain times of the day, TTS is only played on the tablets rather than over the whole house. Other times, Notifications are sent only to the Mobile Devices rather than using speech.
#### Nest Products and SleepIQ - [Thermostat Basics Blog post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2018/02/smart-home-basics-thermostats.html)
#### Nest Products and SleepIQ - [Thermostat Basics Blog post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2018/02/smart-home-basics-thermostats.html)<aname="nest"href="https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#top"><imgalign="right"border="0"src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZqy13Jw2AM/WTdD0TwimUI/AAAAAAADSC8/Z_pnBeTZaUEcpcYE9QkYKFnLTlBX9q-XQCLcB/s1600/arrow-147-48.ico"width="15"></a>
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@ -193,11 +190,10 @@ This group of devices is basically for additional presence control. The Nest th
* Silence all Voice notifications if anyone is in bed. Redirect to Fire Tablets.
#### Voice Notifications - [Giving Voice to the Smart Home Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/giving-voice-to-smart-home.html)
#### Voice Notifications - [Giving Voice to the Smart Home Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/giving-voice-to-smart-home.html)<aname="voice"href="https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#top"><imgalign="right"border="0"src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZqy13Jw2AM/WTdD0TwimUI/AAAAAAADSC8/Z_pnBeTZaUEcpcYE9QkYKFnLTlBX9q-XQCLcB/s1600/arrow-147-48.ico"width="15"></a>
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@ -227,11 +223,10 @@ To me, Voice is the coolest part of the smart home. It gives it personality. I
Once you can teach your house to talk, you just keep expanding on it's vocabulary. It's addicting. :)
#### Various Hubs - [Smart Home Parts/Sum Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/my-smart-home-look-at-parts-that-make.html)
#### Various Hubs - [Smart Home Parts/Sum Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/my-smart-home-look-at-parts-that-make.html)<aname="hubs"href="https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#top"><imgalign="right"border="0"src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZqy13Jw2AM/WTdD0TwimUI/AAAAAAADSC8/Z_pnBeTZaUEcpcYE9QkYKFnLTlBX9q-XQCLcB/s1600/arrow-147-48.ico"width="15"></a>
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@ -261,11 +256,10 @@ The Hubs help the home communicate across all the various protocols running in t
Think of the Hubs each as bridges for HA to talk to various hardware around the house.
#### Lights and Switches - [Smart Home Parts/Sum Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/my-smart-home-look-at-parts-that-make.html)
#### Lights and Switches - [Smart Home Parts/Sum Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/07/my-smart-home-look-at-parts-that-make.html)<aname="lights"href="https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#top"><imgalign="right"border="0"src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZqy13Jw2AM/WTdD0TwimUI/AAAAAAADSC8/Z_pnBeTZaUEcpcYE9QkYKFnLTlBX9q-XQCLcB/s1600/arrow-147-48.ico"width="15"></a>
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@ -291,11 +285,10 @@ Almost all my lights (40+) are white GE Link lights. I bought them early on bef
* Sets up the front lights in the house with preset colors depending on the ~~month~~ day!.
* Turns living room lights `red` when a Window or Door is opened past sunset. Resets to `yellow/gold` when all dors/windows are closed.
#### Outdoor LED Accents - [DIY Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/08/diy-outdoor-smart-home-led-strips.html) - [#71](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues/71)
#### Outdoor LED Accents - [DIY Blog Post](http://www.vmwareinfo.com/2017/08/diy-outdoor-smart-home-led-strips.html) - [#71](https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig/issues/71)<aname="LED"href="https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#top"><imgalign="right"border="0"src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZqy13Jw2AM/WTdD0TwimUI/AAAAAAADSC8/Z_pnBeTZaUEcpcYE9QkYKFnLTlBX9q-XQCLcB/s1600/arrow-147-48.ico"width="15"></a>
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@ -355,11 +347,10 @@ Mentioned above, this is one of my favorite projects for the house. The ability
* When the garage doors open, change all lights in the front of the house to bright white.
* On motion, turn all the lights to a bright white outside for a random amount of time before resuming the daily color choice.
#### TVs and Streaming Devices<aname="TV"href="https://github.com/CCOSTAN/Home-AssistantConfig#top"><imgalign="right"border="0"src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZqy13Jw2AM/WTdD0TwimUI/AAAAAAADSC8/Z_pnBeTZaUEcpcYE9QkYKFnLTlBX9q-XQCLcB/s1600/arrow-147-48.ico"width="15"></a>
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@ -422,8 +412,7 @@ TV Automations are super cool. Turn on a movie and the lights begin to dim auto
* Rainy days trigger extra subtle light (TV back lights and other accent lighting) inside the house.
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