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Passive Elderly Care Monitoring With Home Assistant (No Cameras)

A privacy-respecting way to check in on a loved one using everyday smart-home signals and a simple timer pattern — no webcams, no wearables, no new routines.

📅 February 2026 · ▶ YouTube companion

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AI-Powered Vehicle Detection for Home Security Cameras

Turn a standard driveway camera into a system that identifies vehicles, reads plates (when possible), and sends descriptive alerts using Home Assistant + Gemini.

📅 February 2026 · ▶ YouTube companion

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