Home Assistant Automation Not Working? Do THIS First!

All of my tips to help you troubleshoot home automations in Home Assistant.

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👤 ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Michael Leen, a digital content creator. I have worked in big tech and smart home, and am a lifelong tech enthusiast. I produce YouTube content weekly showing how tech can make you more productive – saving you time and money, and making your home more comfortable and secure.

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📘 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Troubleshooting Tools
00:56 - Traces
02:23 - History
03:42 - Logbook
04:43 - Was it a Ghost?
05:30 - Troubleshooting Examples (and Bonus Tip)
08:48 - Final thoughts

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