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5 min read Oct 4, 2025

Turning a Singing Fish into a Smart AI Assistant with ESP32 and Home Assistant

Bring your Billy Bass back to life with AI! Learn how to turn a singing fish into a fully interactive smart assistant using ESP32-S3, ESPHome, and Home Assistant’s Summer of AI features. Includes custom wake word, real-time mouth motion, and OpenAI-powered conversations.

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5 min read Oct 4, 2025

How to Build an ESP8266 Infrared Smart Controller for Home Assistant

Turn your old infrared-controlled devices into smart home gadgets! This step-by-step guide shows you how to build an ESP8266 IR controller that can both receive and send signals, integrate with Home Assistant or Alexa, and stay in sync with your original remote. Includes full wiring, ESPHome YAML, and testing walkthroughs.

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Turning a Singing Fish into a Smart AI Assistant with ESP32 and Home Assistant

How to Build an ESP8266 Infrared Smart Controller for Home Assistant

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Turning a Singing Fish into a Smart AI Assistant with ESP32 and Home Assistant

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