Duration of the online course: 6 hours and 51 minutes
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Explore smart home automation with the KinCony IoT course, covering home assistant setup, device integration, and advanced controls.
In this free course, learn about
Course Introduction and Smart Home Planning
Home Assistant Core Setup
Mobile Apps and MQTT Integration Basics
Switch Panels and RF/IR Control
Environment Sensing and IR/Temperature Integration
Zigbee Devices and Camera Integration
Analog Sensors and Digital Expansion
LED Control and Cross-Controller Triggers
Remote Access, Voice, and Notification Integrations
Curtain Motors, Manual Controls, and Node-RED
Advanced Node-RED, ESPHome Buttons, and 3D Dashboards
Zigbee 3.0 Gateways and RF with ESPHome
Course Description
Discover the transformative world of smart homes with the comprehensive Home Automation course by KinCony IoT. This professional course is designed for electricians and enthusiasts eager to dive into the realm of home automation. Presented through an extensive range of topics, the course walks you through every step of setting up and optimizing your own smart home environment.
The course begins with an introduction to home automation, providing a solid foundation for your learning journey. From there, it guides you through essential preparations before building a smart home, followed by detailed instructions on creating a smart power distribution box. Learn to install Home Assistant OS using eMMC and navigate the complexities of integrating various software and hardware components into the home assistant system.
As the course progresses, you'll explore the installation of add-ons like Samba, configure integrations, and even learn to install the home assistant mobile application. Discover how to set up and use the Mosquitto broker, and integrate key devices like KC868-Server using MQTT. Hands-on tutorials will teach you to install wall switch panels, work with 433MHz RF/infrared remotes, and integrate components such as KC868-Uair and KC868-AG.
Master the integration of temperature sensors, infrared extender cables, and Zigbee devices, ensuring full control and automation of your home systems. Extend functionality with the integration of USB local cameras and ZigBee motion sensors for dynamic lighting control. The course also covers the installation of Raspbian OS on KC868-Server, adding RGBW LED strips using ESPHome, and triggering outputs across various controllers.
Stay connected with advanced topics such as remote accessing your home assistant via FREE DuckDNS, utilizing Apple HomeKit, and setting up email and TV notifications through sensors. Enhance your skills by debugging RS485 MODBUS curtain motors and configuring manual push buttons. The course culminates with an introduction to Node-Red for advanced control mechanisms, offering practical applications of modbus relay control and ESPHome button setups.
Embark on this educational journey to elevate your home automation expertise, crafting an intelligent environment that adapts to your needs.
Course content
Video class: ?home automation training -1?Course introduction03m
Exercise: Why is the home assistant chosen as the core software platform in smart home automation lessons?
Video class: ?home automation training -2?Preparations before building a smart home32m
Exercise: What should be considered when designing a smart home?
Video class: ?home automation training -3?Make a smart power distribution box24m
Exercise: What is the maximum number of channels available for switch panel input in the smart power distribution box?
Video class: ?home automation training -4?Install Home Assistant OS by eMMC14m
Exercise: What is required to install Home Assistant OS on a Raspberry Pi using a CM4 module?
Video class: ?home automation training -5?Add-on Samba and file structure of home assistant11m
Exercise: What is the primary function of the "samba" tool in the context of Home Assistant?
Video class: ?home automation training -6?Configure integration of home assistant11m
Exercise: What is the main distinction between Home Assistant integrations and add-ons?
Video class: ?home automation training -7?install home assistant mobile phone application10m
Exercise: How can you enable location services in Home Assistant on a mobile device?
Video class: ?home automation training -8?install Mosquitto broker on home assistant08m
Exercise: What is MQTT used for in this setup?
Video class: ?home automation training -9?integrate KC868-Server to home assistant by MQTT21m
Exercise: How does MQTT facilitate communication in the integration process described?
Video class: ?home automation training -10?install wall switch panel and double click mode13m
Exercise: What is the voltage requirement for the touch mode switch panel installed in the video?
Video class: ?home automation training -11?how to use by own 433MHz RF / infrared remoter10m
Exercise: What is necessary for the ESP32 module to function with an IR remote?
Video class: ?home automation training -12?integrate KC868-Uair to home assistant22m
Exercise: What is a key feature of the KC868UL integration with Home Assistant using ESPHome?
Video class: ?home automation training -13?integrate KC868-AG to home assistant08m
Exercise: How can you control air conditioning using the KC-868 AG?
Video class: ?home automation training -14?integrate temperature sensor to home assistant07m
Exercise: Which GPIO pin is used for the DS18B20 sensor in the ESP32 configuration?
Video class: ?home automation training -15?control IR device by Infrared extender cable05m
Exercise: What is the purpose of using the IR extender cable in the setup?
Video class: ?home automation training -16?integrate device to home assistant by Zigbee2MQTT13m
Exercise: How to integrate a Zigbee sensor with HK868 server using a USB dongle?
Video class: ?home automation training -17?integrate USB local camera to home assistant06m
Exercise: How can you integrate a USB camera with Home Assistant?
Video class: ?home automation training -18?ZigBee motion sensor control light in home assistant11m
Exercise: How do you automate a lamp using a Zigbee PIR motion sensor in a home assistant setup?
Video class: ?home automation training -19?water level sensor for automation in home assistant07m
Exercise: What is the primary function of the analog water level sensor in home automation?
Video class: ?home automation training -20?extend digital output10m
Exercise: What is the A16 board used for in a home automation setup?
Video class: ?home automation training -21?Install Raspbian OS on KC868-Server (raspberry pi CM4)13m
Exercise: What is necessary to initialize the Raspberry Pi OS installation on the KC868 server?
Video class: ?home automation training -22?add RGBW LED strip to home assistant by ESPHome08m
Exercise: What is a key feature of the WS2812 LED strip mentioned?
Video class: ?home automation training -23?any controller's input trigger any controller's output05m
Exercise: How many digital input channels are achieved by integrating additional components?
Video class: ?home automation training -24?home assistant remote access by FREE DuckDNS09m
Exercise: How can you enable remote access for Home Assistant using mobile networks?
Video class: ?home automation training -25?how to use Apple HomeKit by home assistant05m
Exercise: How do you integrate Apple HomeKit to control a device using Home Assistant?
Video class: ?home automation training -26?send email notifications by sensors09m
Exercise: How can you configure email notifications in Home Assistant?
Video class: ?home automation training -27?Notifications for Android TV in home assistant10m
Exercise: What is a primary feature of integrating a TV with Home Assistant?
Video class: ?home automation training -28?How to debug RS485 MODBUS curtain motor09m
Exercise: How can the curtain motor be controlled using RS-485?
Video class: ?home automation training -29?config manual push button for switches and LED strip24m
Exercise: How to control an LED strip using a server and Home Assistant?
Video class: ?home automation training -30?install Node-Red on home assistant02m
Exercise: What is the primary function of Node-RED in Home Assistant?
Video class: ?home automation training -31?control modbus relay by Node-Red12m
Exercise: How to integrate RS-485 devices using Node-RED for control?
Video class: ?home automation training -32?multi function button set by ESPHome17m
Exercise: What is the total number of channel outputs available with the E16 board setup mentioned in the video?
Video class: Home Assistant 3D dashboard for Smart Power Distribution Box07m
Exercise: What device is used to control the 3D dashboard in Home Assistant?
Video class: how to add Zigbee3.0 IoT products to home assistant by ZHA09m
Exercise: How can you integrate a Zigbee 3.0 sensor into Home Assistant using a gateway?
Video class: how to study RF signal and send it in home assistant by ESPHome09m
Exercise: How can an ESP32 be used in place of a remote?
Video class: how to study RF signal and send it in home assistant by ESPHome09m
Exercise: How can an ESP32 be used in place of a remote?