Technical requirements
In this chapter, it is helpful if you know the concept of a visual programming logic sequence (Node-RED) and how to deal with database applications (InfluxDB). If you have the skills to handle charts and know how to configure them, you will be better prepared to handle the chart application (Grafana). In some sections, links to videos are provided to exemplify some steps to be followed. Information used in the chapter, including these videos, is available at https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Building-Smart-Home-Automation-Solutions-with-Home-Assistant/tree/main/Chapter%2007. Check out the following video to view the Code in Action: https://bit.ly/3OVMsFy