This automation setup is designed to notify you whenever someone posts mail in your letterbox, but it does not notify if you're simply checking the mail yourself. We use an Aqara Door Sensor on the letterbox door to detect when it opens, which indicates that either mail is being posted or you're checking the mail.
📌 Overview
ESPHome is an open-source platform that allows you to control and automate your ESP8266 and ESP32-based devices easily. It's designed to be flexible, lightweight, and easy to use for creating custom firmware for IoT devices in home automation. With ESPHome, you can integrate sensors, switches, lights, and much more into your smart home system.
Frigate is an open-source NVR (Network Video Recorder) that specializes in real-time object detection for IP cameras. It leverages powerful AI models to detect and track objects like people, cars, and animals, making it ideal for home security, surveillance, and automation systems. Frigate integrates well with Home Assistant, offering features like motion detection, intelligent event triggering, and real-time video feeds.
🚀 Introduction
Home Assistant is an open-source platform designed to automate your home and integrate with a wide variety of devices. It allows you to control your lights, locks, thermostats, cameras, and much more from one central location. It can run on low-cost hardware, making it accessible for many DIY home automation enthusiasts.
Modbus is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation and control systems. It enables communication between electronic devices and systems, allowing them to exchange data over serial lines (RS-232, RS-485) or TCP/IP networks. Modbus is simple, robust, and highly effective for industrial devices like PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), sensors, and actuators.