TJ Huddleston
@thatsickwhitekid.bsky.social
Home Automation professional and avid DIYer located in Central Ohio. Here to share my personal life.
www.huddleston.bio
www.huddleston.bio
Sold my #sonos Arc tonight, it’s the end of my decade-long love affair with Sonos. Currently offloading 12+ Sonos products because I cannot deal with the issues anymore. The resale value of these products has shit the bed as well, but luckily I won't lose my ass.
My, how the mighty have fallen.
My, how the mighty have fallen.
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Sold my #sonos Arc tonight, it’s the end of my decade-long love affair with Sonos. Currently offloading 12+ Sonos products because I cannot deal with the issues anymore. The resale value of these products has shit the bed as well, but luckily I won't lose my ass.
My, how the mighty have fallen.
My, how the mighty have fallen.
I received my 2025 #Christmas ornaments from @apolloautomation.bsky.social - i cant wait to hook them up to #HomeAssistant 😎
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I received my 2025 #Christmas ornaments from @apolloautomation.bsky.social - i cant wait to hook them up to #HomeAssistant 😎
@techconnectify.bsky.social My wife and I love watching your videos - okay, mainly me, but that's not important.
We've watched all of your dishwasher videos and it's convinced me that I want a dishwasher so I can stop hand washing our dishes. Now I have to decide which dishwasher to buy - help!
We've watched all of your dishwasher videos and it's convinced me that I want a dishwasher so I can stop hand washing our dishes. Now I have to decide which dishwasher to buy - help!
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
@techconnectify.bsky.social My wife and I love watching your videos - okay, mainly me, but that's not important.
We've watched all of your dishwasher videos and it's convinced me that I want a dishwasher so I can stop hand washing our dishes. Now I have to decide which dishwasher to buy - help!
We've watched all of your dishwasher videos and it's convinced me that I want a dishwasher so I can stop hand washing our dishes. Now I have to decide which dishwasher to buy - help!
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Your smart home questions, answered https://thever.ge/4abj #SmartHome #Vergecast #Podcasts #Gadgets #Tech
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Your smart home questions, answered https://thever.ge/4abj #SmartHome #Vergecast #Podcasts #Gadgets #Tech
New robot mop 👀
November 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
New robot mop 👀
This stuff from the President of the United States is fucking embarrassing. I cannot wait for him to be gone.
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
November 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This stuff from the President of the United States is fucking embarrassing. I cannot wait for him to be gone.
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
www.whitehouse.gov/mysafespace/
I have a client who's first floor smoke detector always "malfunctions" in the early hours on a Sunday. It can be several months in between incidents and there isn't any noticeable reason it would have issues.
We have replaced the device two times already and new batteries.
We have replaced the device two times already and new batteries.
November 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I have a client who's first floor smoke detector always "malfunctions" in the early hours on a Sunday. It can be several months in between incidents and there isn't any noticeable reason it would have issues.
We have replaced the device two times already and new batteries.
We have replaced the device two times already and new batteries.
Trying to use some Matter over Thread motion sensors from Eve but can’t get them working through home assistant. I can add them to HomeKit though.
Should I troubleshoot further or stick to Zigbee? 🤷♂️
Should I troubleshoot further or stick to Zigbee? 🤷♂️
November 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Trying to use some Matter over Thread motion sensors from Eve but can’t get them working through home assistant. I can add them to HomeKit though.
Should I troubleshoot further or stick to Zigbee? 🤷♂️
Should I troubleshoot further or stick to Zigbee? 🤷♂️
This limited edition 3D printer from @prusa3d.com looks beautiful, www.prusa3d.com/applications...
Prusa Signature Oak | Original Prusa 3D printers directly from Josef Prusa
Woodworking tradition meets state-of-the-art 3D printing. An exclusive, limited-edition of only 250 units.
www.prusa3d.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This limited edition 3D printer from @prusa3d.com looks beautiful, www.prusa3d.com/applications...
Are Philips Hue motion sensors water proof? Asking for a friend.
I’m that friend.
I’m that friend.
October 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Are Philips Hue motion sensors water proof? Asking for a friend.
I’m that friend.
I’m that friend.
"How did you learn how to type so fast?"
a woman in a yellow jacket is holding a door handle and saying oh you
ALT: a woman in a yellow jacket is holding a door handle and saying oh you
media.tenor.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"How did you learn how to type so fast?"
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🔥 After years of perfecting my Home Assistant Dashboard, I’ve finally nailed the ultimate layout — and it runs flawlessly on the new Shelly Wall Display XL! 🚀
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🔥 After years of perfecting my Home Assistant Dashboard, I’ve finally nailed the ultimate layout — and it runs flawlessly on the new Shelly Wall Display XL! 🚀
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
I’m giving away the entire code for FREE — don’t miss this! 👇
youtu.be/aE_WuAj_m00
#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #Shelly
Back in my day, printers didn’t come with cameras!
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Back in my day, printers didn’t come with cameras!
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🎙️ New @home-assistant.io #SmartHome Podcast episode!
Joined by @geniodiabolico.social.ellijaymakerspace.org.ap.brid.gy , we talk reliable mesh networks, Z-Wave LR for a 100m mailbox sensor, replacing MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome, and customising a slick e‑ink dashboard.
Watch: youtu.be/usNdToFKqac
Joined by @geniodiabolico.social.ellijaymakerspace.org.ap.brid.gy , we talk reliable mesh networks, Z-Wave LR for a 100m mailbox sensor, replacing MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome, and customising a slick e‑ink dashboard.
Watch: youtu.be/usNdToFKqac
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🎙️ New @home-assistant.io #SmartHome Podcast episode!
Joined by @geniodiabolico.social.ellijaymakerspace.org.ap.brid.gy , we talk reliable mesh networks, Z-Wave LR for a 100m mailbox sensor, replacing MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome, and customising a slick e‑ink dashboard.
Watch: youtu.be/usNdToFKqac
Joined by @geniodiabolico.social.ellijaymakerspace.org.ap.brid.gy , we talk reliable mesh networks, Z-Wave LR for a 100m mailbox sensor, replacing MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome, and customising a slick e‑ink dashboard.
Watch: youtu.be/usNdToFKqac
New 3D printer acquired 😎
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM
New 3D printer acquired 😎
Amazon is now using their boxes to directly market Alexa+. They have used packing tape to advertise in the past, but I don't recall ever seeing full scale ad boxes before.
October 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Amazon is now using their boxes to directly market Alexa+. They have used packing tape to advertise in the past, but I don't recall ever seeing full scale ad boxes before.
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We're thrilled to announce the latest partner to join the Works With Home Assistant program, ELTAKO!
No, not 🌮 ELTAKO is a European company with an innovative spirit, and the first to certify Matter relays in the program. 🤩 Find out more about these little blue devices 👇🏼
#HomeAssistant
No, not 🌮 ELTAKO is a European company with an innovative spirit, and the first to certify Matter relays in the program. 🤩 Find out more about these little blue devices 👇🏼
#HomeAssistant
ELTAKO joins Works with Home Assistant
ELTAKO’s pro-standard Matter relays join our Home Assistant program.
www.home-assistant.io
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We're thrilled to announce the latest partner to join the Works With Home Assistant program, ELTAKO!
No, not 🌮 ELTAKO is a European company with an innovative spirit, and the first to certify Matter relays in the program. 🤩 Find out more about these little blue devices 👇🏼
#HomeAssistant
No, not 🌮 ELTAKO is a European company with an innovative spirit, and the first to certify Matter relays in the program. 🤩 Find out more about these little blue devices 👇🏼
#HomeAssistant
In what world is an @ or # not a special character?!
October 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In what world is an @ or # not a special character?!
I don’t know anything about arcade machines, but this doesn’t seem good.
October 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I don’t know anything about arcade machines, but this doesn’t seem good.
Stuff like this is why I think Z-Wave will die. This isn't a cheat sheet, it's a marketing document.
The Z-Wave Alliance created an Installer Cheat Sheet to make your #smarthome installs faster, easier, and more reliable. Get quick access to key #ZWave setup steps, network best practices, and troubleshooting tips, all in one handy guide. Download now: z-wavealliance.org/installer-ch...
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Stuff like this is why I think Z-Wave will die. This isn't a cheat sheet, it's a marketing document.