I’ve been working on integrating my smart devices across multiple zones and WLAN networks, and it’s been an exciting journey! 
One of the most rewarding experiences was successfully integrating my Honda Miimo HRM 40 Live into Home Assistant. Initially, I thought it wouldn’t be possible since there wasn’t a direct integration for Honda, but I discovered that the Miimo is essentially a rebranded Bosch Indego S+! 
By using the custom component for the Indego mower, I was able to connect my Miimo by modifying the manifest.json file to point to a forked version of the pyIndego library. This tweak allowed me to connect to Honda’s API instead of Bosch’s, and it worked perfectly! 
I wanted to share this solution because it might help others who have similar devices. The key takeaway here is that sometimes, a little creativity and tweaking can unlock functionality that isn’t immediately obvious. If you’re working on a similar project, make sure to check if your device is a rebranded version of another product—this could save you a lot of time and frustration! 
Another challenge I’ve been tackling is managing devices across different WLAN networks. I have one network at my vacation home and another at my main residence, and I’ve been curious if it’s possible to integrate devices from both networks into the same app. After some research, I found that it is indeed possible, but it requires careful configuration and ensuring that both networks are properly segmented and secured. 
If anyone has specific questions about this setup, I’d be happy to share more details!
Lastly, I’ve been experimenting with setting up motion-detection cameras in different zones, like my backyard and garage. It’s amazing how these devices can provide peace of mind, especially with features like 5-10 minute video recording when motion is detected. 
If you’re looking to enhance security in your home, I highly recommend exploring these options—they’ve been a game-changer for me!
Let me know if you’ve encountered similar challenges or have tips to share—I’m always eager to learn and improve my setup! 