Many guides exist describing how to flash a CC2531 USB adapter using a Raspberry Pi instead of a CC debugger. The problem with almost all of those guides is that they are outdated and don’t work on newer devices (specifically with 64 bit architecture). Most of the times the issues have to do with outdated version of wiring PI, or the precompiled for 32 bit devices cc_* binaries (cc_chipid, cc_read, cc_write). In this guide you will learn how to flash CC2531 using a Raspberry PI 4 or any other device with 64 bit architecture OS.
Category: Home Assistant
Add SSL/TLS certificate to HomeAssistant’s web interface
Even if your home’s automation is separated from any other network and not internet accessible, it’s always a good practice to use encryption. Failing to encrypt the connection to HomeAssistant’s web interface using an SSL/TLS certificate, results in leaving your password and other data traveling the network as plaintext susceptible to eavesdropping.
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Integrating serial GSM Modem with Home Assistant
This is how to enable Home Assistant’s SMS Integration Service using the Geetech Arduino GPRS Shield (based on the SIMCom SIM900 module) on a Raspberry PI 4 over serial communication. The host system is using Home Assistant Supervised which was deployed in docker.
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