Category: Home
March 27th, 2025 Posted in Computer, Home, Home Assistant
Home Assistant and ESPHome on a narrowboat using a Raspberry Pi
How I run the open-source Home Assistant, ESP32 and Sonos on my narrowboat using a low power Raspberry Pi computer
February 21st, 2025 Posted in Creativity, Home, Mental Health, Narrowboat
Narrowboat log: Feb 25
It’s been bastard cold this month but have still got a few things done on the narrowboat, and had my first Boat Safety Test.
October 9th, 2024 Posted in Home, Home Assistant, Narrowboat
Narrowboat home automation – basic Aqara setup
A neighbour’s narrowboat sank yesterday which is my worst nightmare as a liveaboard boater. I’ve been thinking about some light (floating) home automation after finding out about water sensors and Aqara’s range was a good fit.
August 24th, 2023 Posted in Home, Narrowboat
Buying my new narrowboat home, Thin Lizzy
Buying my narrowboat wasn’t straightforward – read on to find out the process I went through to make Thin Lizzy mine.