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I’ve been putting together a playlist of shorts, beginner‑focused Home Assistant shorts videos — quick tips, simple automations, and small wins that help new users get started without feeling overwhelmed.

I’d love to tap into the community’s experience:

What topics, tips, or “I wish I knew this earlier” moments would you recommend for new Home Assistant users?

Maybe it’s:

  • a simple automation beginners should try first
  • a feature that’s often overlooked
  • a common setup mistake
  • something that finally made HA “click” for you

Here’s the playlist so far if you want to see what I’ve covered:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgFmYLxo1n9vvZyvo0PTHiNXVgnI4h-qu

Thanks in advance — your suggestions will help shape the next batch of Shorts and hopefully make onboarding easier for newcomers.

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