diff --git a/source/_posts/2020-03-15-community-highlights.markdown b/source/_posts/2020-03-15-community-highlights.markdown new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cf196fea07d --- /dev/null +++ b/source/_posts/2020-03-15-community-highlights.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ +--- +title: "Community Highlights: 5th edition" +description: "DIY Smart key holder, Marine aquariums and Live energy consumption" +date: 2020-03-15 00:00:00 +date_formatted: "March 15, 2020" +author: Franck Nijhof +author_twitter: frenck +categories: Community +og_image: /images/blog/2020-03-15-community-highlights/social.png +--- + +Time for the fifth enactment of the Community Highlights! + +We've received quite a few recommendations, but also closely monitored +social media and found some gems to share again! + +## Controlling 7! marine aquariums with Home Assistant + +Let's start with showcasing a highly unusual, but impressive, Home Assistant setup. +It is shared on our [Facebook group][facebook-group] by Kevin McPeake. Kevin's +setup has a total of 5 Home Assistant instances, controlling 7x marine aquariums! + +

+ + Kevin's impressive setup for his 7 aquariums + + Kevin's impressive setup for his 7 aquariums. +

+ +Those are some big views Kevin! I bet you will be happy with the new Lovelace +features that are coming in Home Assistant Core 0.107. It will help +you to trim down that a bit, into multiple Lovelace Dashboards (now in +[beta, sneak peak?](https://rc.home-assistant.io/latest-release-notes/)). + +[Click here to check out Kevin's post on our Facebook group.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomeAssistant/permalink/2597624533842234/) + +_Thanks, Walt_H for [sending in](/suggest-community-highlight) this item! 👍_ + +## Live energy consumption screen + +Energy saving is good for the environment (and your wallet). However, to do that, +you have to become aware of your actual usage. `/u/Lau-ie` shared his energy +consumption screen on our [subreddit][reddit]. + +This gives insight into the current usage, but also in the usage & costs of the +consumed energy of the last 24 hours. + +
New energyconsumption screen, still tweaking it. from r/homeassistant +
+ + +Do you actively monitor your energy usage? What does your dashboard look like? + +## A DIY smart magnetic key holder + +And here is one from [James Callaghan](https://twitter.com/jamescallaghan), who +created really smart and easy to replicate magnet key holder, using a Xiaomi +Aqara Door/Window sensor. Yes, this key holder works on Zigbee. + +

My mind goes crazy at the number of problems a single sensor can solve. For me, this was for reassurance using @****home_assistant**** but when you think how this could be applied elsewhere concierge services to those with memory issues etc.. #smarthome #inclusivity #accessibility #IoT pic.twitter.com/sirygbCE7p

— James Callaghan #Microsoft (@jamescallaghan) March 9, 2020 +
+ +## Consumer Reports: Open call for non-resident technologist fellows + +Consumer Reports is an American non-profit organization that does independent, +(product) testing and research for consumers to provide truth, transparency and +fairness. Their results are published in a monthly magazine and on their website. + +The Consumer Reports Digital Lab offers paid, non-resident fellowships to study +the effects of connected (IoT) products and services. They welcome anyone +interested in public technology research to apply for the fellowship. + +If you are interested in this, more information can be found here: + +- [Consumer Reports Digital Lab - Fellows](https://digital-lab.consumerreports.org/fellows/) +- [Blog: An open call for non-resident technologist fellows](https://medium.com/cr-digital-lab/coming-soon-an-open-call-for-non-resident-technologist-fellows-95de2f3399fe) + +## Got a tip for the next edition? + +Have you seen (or made) something awesome, interesting, unique, amazing, inspirational, unusual or funny, using Home Assistant? + +[Click here to send us your Community Highlight suggestion](/suggest-community-highlight). + +Also, don't forget to share your creations with us via Social Media: + +- Twitter it! Be sure to mention [@home_assistant][twitter] +- Share it on our [Facebook group][facebook-group] +- Post it to our [subreddit][reddit] +- Tag [@homeasssistant][instagram] on Instagram +- Or via chat, drop us a line in the [#lounge at Discord][chat] + +See you next edition! + +[chat]: https://www.home-assistant.io/join-chat +[facebook-group]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomeAssistant/ +[instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/homeassistant/ +[reddit]: https://www.reddit.com/r/homeassistant +[twitter]: https://www.twitter.com/home_assistant diff --git a/source/images/blog/2020-03-15-community-highlights/marine-aquariums.png b/source/images/blog/2020-03-15-community-highlights/marine-aquariums.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e75dc5fbbc8 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/blog/2020-03-15-community-highlights/marine-aquariums.png differ diff --git a/source/images/blog/2020-03-15-community-highlights/social.png b/source/images/blog/2020-03-15-community-highlights/social.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..49a54df6ef1 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/blog/2020-03-15-community-highlights/social.png differ