Advanced Smart Home Automation Solutions with Home Assistant (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham, 2026
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Paperback. Build scalable, secure IoT devices for your home automation system using advanced tools, protocols, and frameworksFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesMaster automation logic using YAML, Jinja2, Node-RED, and scripting in Home AssistantBuild custom ESP32 IoT devices, sensors, GPS modules, and cameras with ESPHome and MQTTSecure and expand your smart home network using Zigbee, Golioth, and other best practicesBook DescriptionAdvanced smart home setups often require more than standard configurations to achieve performance, security, and flexibility. This book helps electronics engineers and advanced home automation enthusiasts extend Home Assistant with deeper control over devices, networks, and integrations.You will begin with performance tuning and advanced YAML and Home Assistant Template configurations, then move on to secure network design using Zigbee and cloud integration with Golioth. Youll build custom IoT devices with ESPHome, explore MQTT for communication, and develop ESP32-based touchscreen displays and camera systems.By the end of this book, you will also have covered advanced automation patterns using Node-RED and AppDaemon, along with AI-driven techniques to analyze user behavior and optimize automation workflows. Written by an expert with over 25 years of experience, this book provides practical methods to design, secure, and scale modern smart home systems.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learnImplement complex YAML and Template automations in Home AssistantSecure your home network using segmentation by creating VLANs and firewall rulesDeploy and manage Zigbee networks with Zigbee2MQTT and ZHADevelop custom ESPHome firmware for sensors and touchscreen displaysUse MQTT tools to build and test device communication flowsIntegrate Golioth Cloud IoT platform devices with Home AssistantCreate interactive dashboards and camera-based smart systemsDesign AI-based automations to learn and suggest behaviorsWho this book is forThis book is for electronics and embedded engineers working with advanced sensors and automation, as well as IT and networking professionals securing and scaling smart homes using Home Assistant. It also suits IoT enthusiasts building custom setups. A working knowledge of Home Automation systems based on Home Assistant is recommended. This book helps you enhance your smart home using advanced automation logic, custom devices, and secure network design. You will build and integrate solutions with Home Assistant using Zigbee, ESPHome, MQTT, and AI through hands-on projects. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Advanced Smart Home Automation Solutions with Home Assistant (Paperback)
- Author
- Marco Carvalho
- Publisher
- Packt Publishing Limited, Birmingham
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1806384698
- ISBN 13
- 9781806384693
Build scalable, secure IoT devices for your home automation system using advanced tools, protocols, and frameworks
Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*
Key Features
- Master automation logic using YAML, Jinja2, Node-RED, and scripting in Home Assistant
- Build custom ESP32 IoT devices, sensors, GPS modules, and cameras with ESPHome and MQTT
- Secure and expand your smart home network using Zigbee, Golioth, and other best practices
Book Description
Advanced smart home setups often require more than standard configurations to achieve performance, security, and flexibility. This book helps electronics engineers and advanced home automation enthusiasts extend Home Assistant with deeper control over devices, networks, and integrations.
You will begin with performance tuning and advanced YAML and Home Assistant Template configurations, then move on to secure network design using Zigbee and cloud integration with Golioth. You’ll build custom IoT devices with ESPHome, explore MQTT for communication, and develop ESP32-based touchscreen displays and camera systems.
By the end of this book, you will also have covered advanced automation patterns using Node-RED and AppDaemon, along with AI-driven techniques to analyze user behavior and optimize automation workflows. Written by an expert with over 25 years of experience, this book provides practical methods to design, secure, and scale modern smart home systems.
*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required
What you will learn
- Implement complex YAML and Template automations in Home Assistant
- Secure your home network using segmentation by creating VLANs and firewall rules
- Deploy and manage Zigbee networks with Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA
- Develop custom ESPHome firmware for sensors and touchscreen displays
- Use MQTT tools to build and test device communication flows
- Integrate Golioth Cloud IoT platform devices with Home Assistant
- Create interactive dashboards and camera-based smart systems
- Design AI-based automations to learn and suggest behaviors
Who this book is for
This book is for electronics and embedded engineers working with advanced sensors and automation, as well as IT and networking professionals securing and scaling smart homes using Home Assistant. It also suits IoT enthusiasts building custom setups. A working knowledge of Home Automation systems based on Home Assistant is recommended.
Table of Contents
- Home Assistant Architecture and Performance Optimization
- Mastering YAML for Complex Home Assistant Configurations
- Advanced Templating in Home Assistant
- Securing Your Smart Home Network
- Building Robust Zigbee Networks
- Cloud IoT Integration with Golioth
- Creating Custom Devices with ESPHome
- Exploring the MQTT Ecosystem
- Building Touchscreen Display and Camera Devices
- Advanced Automation and External Logic
- Extending Home Assistant with HACS
- AI-Driven Home Automation
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About the Author
Marco Carvalho is an electronics engineer with over 25 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry. With a master's degree in computer science, he specializes in product development, NPI, and hardware-software integration across medical, mining, and tech sectors. Passionate about IoT and home automation, he enjoys developing custom smart systems and previously authored a book on building smart homes with Home Assistant.
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