MarkWattTech
@markwatttech.bsky.social
Software Developer by day, Content Creator by Night.
Father of 3 and totally Tech obsessed!
Father of 3 and totally Tech obsessed!
The other week we looked at how to remove Alexa and the Fire OS in exchange for LineageOS.
Here are 3 things you can do with your newly unlocked echo show:
youtu.be/OMx4Ud7fBYI
#homeassistant #voiceassistant #viewassist #localvoice
Here are 3 things you can do with your newly unlocked echo show:
youtu.be/OMx4Ud7fBYI
#homeassistant #voiceassistant #viewassist #localvoice
3 Things You Can Do With Your Unlocked Echo Show
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
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November 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The other week we looked at how to remove Alexa and the Fire OS in exchange for LineageOS.
Here are 3 things you can do with your newly unlocked echo show:
youtu.be/OMx4Ud7fBYI
#homeassistant #voiceassistant #viewassist #localvoice
Here are 3 things you can do with your newly unlocked echo show:
youtu.be/OMx4Ud7fBYI
#homeassistant #voiceassistant #viewassist #localvoice
Goodbye Alexa 👋🏻 Hello Android! and @home-assistant.io
The full video walkthrough is now live 👇🏻👀a
youtu.be/5CCRIzcgKuM
The full video walkthrough is now live 👇🏻👀a
youtu.be/5CCRIzcgKuM
Goodbye Alexa 👋 Hello Android — Install LineageOS on the Echo Show 5
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Goodbye Alexa 👋🏻 Hello Android! and @home-assistant.io
The full video walkthrough is now live 👇🏻👀a
youtu.be/5CCRIzcgKuM
The full video walkthrough is now live 👇🏻👀a
youtu.be/5CCRIzcgKuM
@home-assistant.io update 2025.11 Drops tomorrow! Where has the time gone!
Here are the 5 Features that I really liked :
youtu.be/w2JIHU7OZ3s
Here are the 5 Features that I really liked :
youtu.be/w2JIHU7OZ3s
5 New Features in 2025.11 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
@home-assistant.io update 2025.11 Drops tomorrow! Where has the time gone!
Here are the 5 Features that I really liked :
youtu.be/w2JIHU7OZ3s
Here are the 5 Features that I really liked :
youtu.be/w2JIHU7OZ3s
4 Home Assistant Robot Vacuum Automations (SwitchBot S20)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Best @home-assistant.io bedside clock is a Hacked Echo Show 5? 🎥👀
youtu.be/bRlWNrB2dDI
In this video I overview keeping or removing FireOS!
youtu.be/bRlWNrB2dDI
In this video I overview keeping or removing FireOS!
I Hacked an Echo Show 5 Into the Best Home Assistant Clock!
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Best @home-assistant.io bedside clock is a Hacked Echo Show 5? 🎥👀
youtu.be/bRlWNrB2dDI
In this video I overview keeping or removing FireOS!
youtu.be/bRlWNrB2dDI
In this video I overview keeping or removing FireOS!
5 Frontend HACS for Home Assistant (Custom Cards)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
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October 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
5 Frontend HACS for Home Assistant (Custom Cards)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
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September 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
@home-assistant.io
update 2025.10 is packed full of quality of life tweaks and new features.
Personally I love that we finally have undo and redo available in the automation editor UI.
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/Dw4Boj_etX8
update 2025.10 is packed full of quality of life tweaks and new features.
Personally I love that we finally have undo and redo available in the automation editor UI.
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/Dw4Boj_etX8
5 New Features in 2025.10 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
@home-assistant.io
update 2025.10 is packed full of quality of life tweaks and new features.
Personally I love that we finally have undo and redo available in the automation editor UI.
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/Dw4Boj_etX8
update 2025.10 is packed full of quality of life tweaks and new features.
Personally I love that we finally have undo and redo available in the automation editor UI.
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/Dw4Boj_etX8
The @home-assistant.io 2025.9 drops tomorrow — and it’s packed with some awesome new features!
Here are the 5 features I’m most excited about in
👉 youtu.be/wjQr1dVjBfo
Here are the 5 features I’m most excited about in
👉 youtu.be/wjQr1dVjBfo
5 New Features in 2025.9 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The @home-assistant.io 2025.9 drops tomorrow — and it’s packed with some awesome new features!
Here are the 5 features I’m most excited about in
👉 youtu.be/wjQr1dVjBfo
Here are the 5 features I’m most excited about in
👉 youtu.be/wjQr1dVjBfo
If you're looking to get started with ESPHome then checkout the @homeassistant.bsky.social Button Box. It's a cool little project I found over at MakerWorld.
Here's a quick overview and some of the modifications I made to my Button Box.
youtu.be/0jHDhyW68ow
Here's a quick overview and some of the modifications I made to my Button Box.
youtu.be/0jHDhyW68ow
The Home Assistant Button Box (ESP32 + ESPHome)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
August 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If you're looking to get started with ESPHome then checkout the @homeassistant.bsky.social Button Box. It's a cool little project I found over at MakerWorld.
Here's a quick overview and some of the modifications I made to my Button Box.
youtu.be/0jHDhyW68ow
Here's a quick overview and some of the modifications I made to my Button Box.
youtu.be/0jHDhyW68ow
It's that time again!
Later this week @home-assistant.io Update 2025.8 will be releasing. This time round it has a heavy focus on AI and some nice quality of life features.
Here are 5 of the features I really like : youtu.be/Jtdc5t-51ZI
Later this week @home-assistant.io Update 2025.8 will be releasing. This time round it has a heavy focus on AI and some nice quality of life features.
Here are 5 of the features I really like : youtu.be/Jtdc5t-51ZI
5 New Features in 2025.8 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
August 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It's that time again!
Later this week @home-assistant.io Update 2025.8 will be releasing. This time round it has a heavy focus on AI and some nice quality of life features.
Here are 5 of the features I really like : youtu.be/Jtdc5t-51ZI
Later this week @home-assistant.io Update 2025.8 will be releasing. This time round it has a heavy focus on AI and some nice quality of life features.
Here are 5 of the features I really like : youtu.be/Jtdc5t-51ZI
Size Isn't Everything?
youtu.be/sYaV8K-wgns
In this one we take a look at SwitchBots K10+ Pro Combo and some of the things I like and don't like.
youtu.be/sYaV8K-wgns
In this one we take a look at SwitchBots K10+ Pro Combo and some of the things I like and don't like.
Size Isn’t Everything (SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
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July 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Size Isn't Everything?
youtu.be/sYaV8K-wgns
In this one we take a look at SwitchBots K10+ Pro Combo and some of the things I like and don't like.
youtu.be/sYaV8K-wgns
In this one we take a look at SwitchBots K10+ Pro Combo and some of the things I like and don't like.
Which Reolink Doorbell should you get for @home-assistant.io
In this one I compare some of the key points and take a look at the integration for Reolink.
youtu.be/LYn2uQJ9GCo
In this one I compare some of the key points and take a look at the integration for Reolink.
youtu.be/LYn2uQJ9GCo
Which Reolink Doorbell Should You Buy? Features & Home Assistant Tested!
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
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July 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Which Reolink Doorbell should you get for @home-assistant.io
In this one I compare some of the key points and take a look at the integration for Reolink.
youtu.be/LYn2uQJ9GCo
In this one I compare some of the key points and take a look at the integration for Reolink.
youtu.be/LYn2uQJ9GCo
You may have seen recently that Switchbot have joined the Works With @home-assistant.io Program 🎉
In this video I run through what that means and also how to setup and use the integrations for Bluetooth, The Cloud and Matter.
youtu.be/If1lvrVJMSU
In this video I run through what that means and also how to setup and use the integrations for Bluetooth, The Cloud and Matter.
youtu.be/If1lvrVJMSU
SwitchBot Works with Home Assistant – Full Integration Guide
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
July 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
You may have seen recently that Switchbot have joined the Works With @home-assistant.io Program 🎉
In this video I run through what that means and also how to setup and use the integrations for Bluetooth, The Cloud and Matter.
youtu.be/If1lvrVJMSU
In this video I run through what that means and also how to setup and use the integrations for Bluetooth, The Cloud and Matter.
youtu.be/If1lvrVJMSU
5 Things I Love and Hate about the Switchbot Air Purifier Table
youtu.be/NxDRhKAeiN0
Switchbot have also now joined the Works with @home-assistant.io program! 🥳🎉
(Spoiler - This air purifier works great in HA)
youtu.be/NxDRhKAeiN0
Switchbot have also now joined the Works with @home-assistant.io program! 🥳🎉
(Spoiler - This air purifier works great in HA)
5 Things I Love and Hate – SwitchBot Air Purifier Table
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
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July 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
5 Things I Love and Hate about the Switchbot Air Purifier Table
youtu.be/NxDRhKAeiN0
Switchbot have also now joined the Works with @home-assistant.io program! 🥳🎉
(Spoiler - This air purifier works great in HA)
youtu.be/NxDRhKAeiN0
Switchbot have also now joined the Works with @home-assistant.io program! 🥳🎉
(Spoiler - This air purifier works great in HA)
@home-assistant.io 2025.7 will be releasing in a few days! Considering it's had a shorter development cycle it's still packed with features!
The new Ask Questions Action is awesome!
Here's the 5 Features I really like : youtu.be/NvWcdfKI-qE
The new Ask Questions Action is awesome!
Here's the 5 Features I really like : youtu.be/NvWcdfKI-qE
5 New Features in 2025.7 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
June 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
@home-assistant.io 2025.7 will be releasing in a few days! Considering it's had a shorter development cycle it's still packed with features!
The new Ask Questions Action is awesome!
Here's the 5 Features I really like : youtu.be/NvWcdfKI-qE
The new Ask Questions Action is awesome!
Here's the 5 Features I really like : youtu.be/NvWcdfKI-qE
Oh and here's one I forgot to share the other day :
youtu.be/lvl-oacgPgQ
This one shows you how to setup the TTLock integration to allow you to control TTLock Smart Locks in @home-assistant.io
My video on the lock shown in the video (also recorded months ago) will be available soon.
youtu.be/lvl-oacgPgQ
This one shows you how to setup the TTLock integration to allow you to control TTLock Smart Locks in @home-assistant.io
My video on the lock shown in the video (also recorded months ago) will be available soon.
Add TTLock Smart Locks to Home Assistant (QUICK GUIDE)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
June 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Oh and here's one I forgot to share the other day :
youtu.be/lvl-oacgPgQ
This one shows you how to setup the TTLock integration to allow you to control TTLock Smart Locks in @home-assistant.io
My video on the lock shown in the video (also recorded months ago) will be available soon.
youtu.be/lvl-oacgPgQ
This one shows you how to setup the TTLock integration to allow you to control TTLock Smart Locks in @home-assistant.io
My video on the lock shown in the video (also recorded months ago) will be available soon.
Finally got round to editing some videos that have been sat on my harddrive for months. Here's 5 Upgrades for your @bambulabglobal.bsky.social Printers.
youtu.be/3RNYKQ8ZC9M
youtu.be/3RNYKQ8ZC9M
5 Must-Have Upgrades for Your Bambu Lab 3D Printers!
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
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June 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Finally got round to editing some videos that have been sat on my harddrive for months. Here's 5 Upgrades for your @bambulabglobal.bsky.social Printers.
youtu.be/3RNYKQ8ZC9M
youtu.be/3RNYKQ8ZC9M
[email protected] Update 2025.6 is doubling down on quality of life improvements and more uniform UI!
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/-Imqxl-Hjb0
You can sneak peak the current release notes here:
rc.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/05...
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/-Imqxl-Hjb0
You can sneak peak the current release notes here:
rc.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/05...
5 New Features in 2025.6 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
May 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
[email protected] Update 2025.6 is doubling down on quality of life improvements and more uniform UI!
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/-Imqxl-Hjb0
You can sneak peak the current release notes here:
rc.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/05...
Here are the 5 Features that I really like: youtu.be/-Imqxl-Hjb0
You can sneak peak the current release notes here:
rc.home-assistant.io/blog/2025/05...
The @home-assistant.io VPE has a Grove Port on the back!
If you're wondering what it is and what it does then here's a quick video showcasing adding a couple of sensors.
youtu.be/bxOYuOmHW1A
If you're wondering what it is and what it does then here's a quick video showcasing adding a couple of sensors.
youtu.be/bxOYuOmHW1A
Enhance Your Home Assistant VPE with this Tiny Port! (Grove Sensors)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
May 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The @home-assistant.io VPE has a Grove Port on the back!
If you're wondering what it is and what it does then here's a quick video showcasing adding a couple of sensors.
youtu.be/bxOYuOmHW1A
If you're wondering what it is and what it does then here's a quick video showcasing adding a couple of sensors.
youtu.be/bxOYuOmHW1A
The @home-assistant.io 2025.5 update will be releasing in a couple of days. It has some great quality of life features and I personally love the new Entity Picker!
Here's the 5 Features I really like:
youtu.be/5w8ZSR9RsCA
Here's the 5 Features I really like:
youtu.be/5w8ZSR9RsCA
5 New Features in 2025.5 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
May 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The @home-assistant.io 2025.5 update will be releasing in a couple of days. It has some great quality of life features and I personally love the new Entity Picker!
Here's the 5 Features I really like:
youtu.be/5w8ZSR9RsCA
Here's the 5 Features I really like:
youtu.be/5w8ZSR9RsCA
I was working on a video showing how to design and create your own ESP @home-assistant.io dashboards but I felt like the tutorial was really complicated and long.
So I started writing a tool to let you create the interfaces. Anyone interested? 🙂
So I started writing a tool to let you create the interfaces. Anyone interested? 🙂
April 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I was working on a video showing how to design and create your own ESP @home-assistant.io dashboards but I felt like the tutorial was really complicated and long.
So I started writing a tool to let you create the interfaces. Anyone interested? 🙂
So I started writing a tool to let you create the interfaces. Anyone interested? 🙂
I built a touchscreen desk controller with esphome and @home-assistant.io to replace my boring desk controller!
Check it out here! 👇🏻👀
youtu.be/jZzNDveuDVY
Enclosure needs some work 😂 but it’s a fun weekend project!
#ESPHome #ESP32 #SmartHome #Nextion #HomeAssistant
Check it out here! 👇🏻👀
youtu.be/jZzNDveuDVY
Enclosure needs some work 😂 but it’s a fun weekend project!
#ESPHome #ESP32 #SmartHome #Nextion #HomeAssistant
April 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I built a touchscreen desk controller with esphome and @home-assistant.io to replace my boring desk controller!
Check it out here! 👇🏻👀
youtu.be/jZzNDveuDVY
Enclosure needs some work 😂 but it’s a fun weekend project!
#ESPHome #ESP32 #SmartHome #Nextion #HomeAssistant
Check it out here! 👇🏻👀
youtu.be/jZzNDveuDVY
Enclosure needs some work 😂 but it’s a fun weekend project!
#ESPHome #ESP32 #SmartHome #Nextion #HomeAssistant
@home-assistant.io 2025.4 has some amazing new features!
The new voice features like continued conversation where not having to repeat the wake word is going to be a game changer for sure.
Here's the 5 Features I really like!
youtu.be/H0ZqV7Bb12o
The new voice features like continued conversation where not having to repeat the wake word is going to be a game changer for sure.
Here's the 5 Features I really like!
youtu.be/H0ZqV7Bb12o
5 New Features in 2025.4 (Home Assistant)
YouTube video by Mark Watt Tech
youtu.be
March 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
@home-assistant.io 2025.4 has some amazing new features!
The new voice features like continued conversation where not having to repeat the wake word is going to be a game changer for sure.
Here's the 5 Features I really like!
youtu.be/H0ZqV7Bb12o
The new voice features like continued conversation where not having to repeat the wake word is going to be a game changer for sure.
Here's the 5 Features I really like!
youtu.be/H0ZqV7Bb12o