5 smart automations you can install today

Home automation does not have to be complicated. With a few smart devices and Home Assistant, you can automate daily tasks while saving energy. Below, you will find five practical automations that AutomationShop customers use regularly.

1. Automatically switch on lighting at sunset

With a Shelly relay and Home Assistant, you can automatically switch on lighting when the sun sets.

Benefits: ✅ Never come home in the dark again
✅ Increased security
✅ Fully automatic

Required:

Home Assistant
Shelly 1 Gen3 or Shelly 1L Gen3
2. Motion detection for lighting

Have the lighting switch on automatically when someone enters a room.

Ideal for:

Restrooms
Storage rooms
Garages
Hallways

Required:

Motion sensor
Shelly or smart bulb
Home Assistant
3. Monitor smart energy consumption

Do you want to know which appliances consume the most power?

With a Shelly Plug or Shelly Power Strip 4 Gen4, you get real-time insight into the energy consumption of your devices.

Benefits: ✅ Lower energy bill ✅ Consumption visible per device ✅ Smart shutdown possible

4. Optimize WiFi with UniFi

Many smart homes struggle with poor WiFi coverage.

With UniFi Access Points like the U7 Pro, you can create a stable network for:

✅ Smartphones ✅ Smart TVs ✅ Cameras ✅ Home Assistant ✅ IoT devices

A stable network is the foundation of every smart home.

5. Automatically switch off phantom power

Many devices consume power while not in use.

With a smart plug, you can, for example:

Switch off the TV at night
Completely de-energize computer equipment
Automatically switch off chargers

This saves a surprisingly large amount of energy on an annual basis.

Ready to make your home smarter?

At AutomationShop, we are happy to help you choose the right devices for your project. From Home Assistant and Shelly to UniFi network infrastructure.

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