Helge Klein • Tools & knowledge for IT pros

Enertex KNX IP Secure Router: Initial Configuration Without 2nd Interface

This article explains why to replace an MDT IP router SCN-IP100.03 with its Enertex counterpart KNX IP Secure Router and how to perform the Enertex' initial configuration.

How to Sync & Backup Frigate NVR Recordings to Offsite Cloud Storage

This article shows how to synchronize your Frigate NVR recordings to offsite cloud storage for backup and safekeeping in case your onsite NVR is stolen by a burglar.

Frigate: NVR With Object Detection on Raspberry Pi 5 & Coral TPU

This article explains how to install and configure the Frigate NVR software on a Raspberry Pi 5 with a Coral Edge TPU.

Elasticsearch ES|QL: Energy Consumption Chart With Home Assistant Data

This article explains important Elasticsearch ES|QL concepts by showing you how to create a chart that visualizes your home's energy consumption.

KNX: Multiway Switching With Room Controller, Switch and Binary Input

If you're controlling a group of lights from multiple different types of switches, you'll run into the problem that a switch needs to be pressed twice - the first tap doesn't have any effect. This article shows how to fix that.

Elasticsearch: Long-Term Storage of Home Assistant Data

This article describes how to send Home Assistant metrics to Elasticsearch for long-term storage and visualization. It focuses on the integration between the two products and on how to configure Elasticsearch.

Elasticsearch: Simple Docker Compose Setup for Home Servers

This is a deliberately simplistic dockerized Elasticsearch & Kibana setup focused on long-term stability and minimal maintenance requirements.

KNX Topology Troubleshooting with ETS Tools

This article shows how to check your KNX installation's topology with the tools provided by ETS. You can run through all the verifications from your desk without having to deal with the physical wiring.

Hikvision Surveillance Network Camera Setup & Configuration

This is my documentation of how I set up and configured my Hikvision surveillance network camera.

Controlling Philips Hue Lights From KNX With ISE Smart Connect KNX Hue

The ISE Smart Connect KNX Hue is a nifty little device that bridges the gap between the KNX and Hue universes. This post explains how to set it up.

Docker (Compose) Cheat Sheet

This is a collection of tips and tricks I picked up while learning and working with Docker and Docker Compose on my home server and web server.

Obsidian: Getting Started With the Markdown Note-Taking App

I've recently settled on a combination of Typora and Obsidian - both are satisfying tools to use and they even complement each other. This article explains how to get started with Obsidian.

VictoriaMetrics: Long-Term Storage of Home Assistant Data

This article explains how to set up VictoriaMetrics in a Docker container with automatic HTTPS via Caddy. It also shows how to forward Home Assistant data to VictoriaMetrics for long-term storage and how to query the data from Grafana.

Regelung von Heizung/Kühlung mit Enertex Meta² KNX-Raumcontroller

In diesem Artikel beschreibe ich die Raumtemperaturregelung mit dem KNX-Raumcontroller Enertex Meta².

Emby: Dockerized Media Server With Automatic HTTPS

This article explains how to set up Emby in a Docker container with automatic HTTPS via Caddy.

Encrypted Offsite Backup With Ransomware Protection for WordPress

This article explains how to set up restic (with the resticprofile wrapper) for automated scheduled backups of your (dockerized) WordPress server. The backups are protected from ransomware through temporary immutability, which makes it much harder for attackers to delete your data.

Firmware-Update der Enertex Meta² KNX-Raumcontroller

Dieser Artikel beschreibt, wie beim Enertex Meta² KNX-Raumcontroller die Firmware aktualisiert wird.

Syncthing: Continuous File Synchronization Between Personal Devices

This article explains how to set up Syncthing in a Docker container and configure synchronization with peers on Windows PCs.

Ploopy Adept – Ergonomic Trackball With Hyperscrolling

If you're plagued by RSI symptoms, it's high time you evaluate an alternative to traditional mice: trackballs. The Ploopy Adept is an interesting such specimen.

Budibase: Self-Hosted Low-Code Platform With SSO & Automatic HTTPS

This article explains how to set up Budibase in a Docker container with automatic HTTPS via Caddy.

Firmware-Update beim Steinel Multisensor True Presence KNX

Dieser Artikel beschreibt, wie beim Steinel Multisensor True Presence KNX die Firmware aktualisiert wird.

Simple OPNsense Firewall Rules for a Secure Smart Home

This article presents a simple, balanced OPNsense firewall configuration for a secure smart home. The config provides good security while still allowing the freedom a family not entirely comprised of geeks needs.

Home Assistant Installation as VM on Proxmox

This article explains how to set up Home Assistant in a virtual machine on Proxmox with automatic HTTPS via dockerized Caddy.

OPNsense HowTo: IPv4 & IPv6 Internet Connectivity With FTTH Modem

This article explains how to configure OPNsense as your (only) internet router in a fiber to the home (FTTH) setup.

Samba File Server: Web Access Through Filebrowser With SSO & HTTPS

This article explains how to set up Filebrowser in a Docker container as a web interface for browser-based access to a Samba file server.

Samba File Server With Windows ACLs in a Docker Container

This article explains how to set up a Samba file server with Windows ACLs as a domain member in a Docker container.

Samba Active Directory as Authelia’s SSO Authentication Backend

This article explains how to configure Samba Active Directory as Authelia's authentication backend via LDAP.

Samba Active Directory in a Docker Container: Installation Guide

This article explains how to install a Samba v4 Active Directory domain controller in a Docker container. It's part of a mini-series about running Samba Active Directory and file server service on a home server.

Unbound: Conditionally Include Only Existing (Docker) Interfaces

This article presents a simple and reliable solution to flexibly configure Unbound with interfaces that may not exist when Unbound starts.

No Bluetooth Audio In Zoom Android App: Solution and Explanation

Getting Bluetooth headphones or headsets to work with the Zoom Android app can be a frustrating experience. This quick post documents the issue I ran into along with its solution.

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Enertex KNX IP Secure Router: Initial Configuration Without 2nd Interface

How to Sync & Backup Frigate NVR Recordings to Offsite Cloud Storage

Frigate: NVR With Object Detection on Raspberry Pi 5 & Coral TPU

Elasticsearch ES|QL: Energy Consumption Chart With Home Assistant Data

KNX: Multiway Switching With Room Controller, Switch and Binary Input

Elasticsearch: Long-Term Storage of Home Assistant Data

Elasticsearch: Simple Docker Compose Setup for Home Servers

KNX Topology Troubleshooting with ETS Tools

Hikvision Surveillance Network Camera Setup & Configuration

Controlling Philips Hue Lights From KNX With ISE Smart Connect KNX Hue

Docker (Compose) Cheat Sheet

Obsidian: Getting Started With the Markdown Note-Taking App

VictoriaMetrics: Long-Term Storage of Home Assistant Data

Regelung von Heizung/Kühlung mit Enertex Meta² KNX-Raumcontroller

Emby: Dockerized Media Server With Automatic HTTPS

Encrypted Offsite Backup With Ransomware Protection for WordPress

Firmware-Update der Enertex Meta² KNX-Raumcontroller

Syncthing: Continuous File Synchronization Between Personal Devices

Ploopy Adept – Ergonomic Trackball With Hyperscrolling

Budibase: Self-Hosted Low-Code Platform With SSO & Automatic HTTPS

Firmware-Update beim Steinel Multisensor True Presence KNX

Simple OPNsense Firewall Rules for a Secure Smart Home

Home Assistant Installation as VM on Proxmox

OPNsense HowTo: IPv4 & IPv6 Internet Connectivity With FTTH Modem

Samba File Server: Web Access Through Filebrowser With SSO & HTTPS

Samba File Server With Windows ACLs in a Docker Container

Samba Active Directory as Authelia’s SSO Authentication Backend

Samba Active Directory in a Docker Container: Installation Guide

Unbound: Conditionally Include Only Existing (Docker) Interfaces

No Bluetooth Audio In Zoom Android App: Solution and Explanation