Imagine controlling your smart home with an AI-powered potato shaped like the sinister GlaDOS from Portal. Yes, you read that right – a potato! Expert tinkerer Binh Pham built an AI chatbot inside a potato-shaped enclosure that can answer jokes and control your Home Assistant devices.
The genius idea is to use this “potato” as a voice assistant to train family members to put the toilet seat down. The system uses an electromagnet and smart switch to lock the bathroom door when the toilet seat is up, ensuring that everyone follows the rules.
Another clever project involves using the potato GlaDOS to generate descriptions of visitors at your door. With the help of Home Assistant’s LLMVision integration, you can analyze images from your video doorbell and get a detailed description of who’s at the door.
For those looking for a plug-and-play solution, Home Assistant Green is an excellent option – a pre-built hub that comes with everything needed to set up Home Assistant in your home. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just starting out, these projects are perfect for adding some fun and innovation to your smart home setup.
Source: https://www.howtogeek.com/home-assistant-projects-to-try-this-weekend-march-6-8