Asus RT-AC66U: How to Configure DHCP Static IP Reservations for IOT/Smart Home Devices

I've never been a fan of using DHCP reservations to reserve an IP address for a device. However, there are a few situations where a static reservation is the best route to take. Try your hand with Home Automation via devices like the Wink Hub,  IP cameras,  smart plugs,  satellite receivers, or even the Raspberry Pi … Continue reading Asus RT-AC66U: How to Configure DHCP Static IP Reservations for IOT/Smart Home Devices

Home Assistant: Checking configuration.yaml for errors

See instructions below on how to verify your configuration.yaml. Ssh into your Home Assistant host. In my environment, I am running home assistant on a Raspberry Pi 2. First I ssh as root. I have manually set the root password and have enabled root logins via /etc/ssh/sshd_config.  I have also added a static DNS entry … Continue reading Home Assistant: Checking configuration.yaml for errors