YAML Basics // Level Up Your Home Assistant Skills

Today we take an in-depth look into using YAML for Home Assistant. Now if you are a beginner and want to add some integrations to Home Assistant that require code, then this is the video for you. We take a look at how YAML works in Home Assistant, how to split up your configuration, and how to use a Secrets.yaml file. Hopefully this video helps you on your Smart Home journey. ❓What future topics would you like me to cover??❓ ▶ Buy Me A Beer 🍻: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ThisSmar... ▶ Timestamps ⌚: 00:00 - Opening 01:08 - Part 1: Intro to YAML 05:48 - Part 2: Collections 08:14 - Part 3: Comments & Full Example 11:31 - Part 4: Final YAML Notes 14:11 - Part 5: Home Assistant Split Config 17:46 - Note on Duplicate Keys 19:29 - Part 6: Secrets.yaml 22:18 - Outro ▶ Links in Video 🔗: (I use Rebrand.ly for my URL shortening) Home Assistant Yaml Docs - https://tshouse.link/hayaml Home Assistant Split Config - https://tshouse.link/hasplit Home Assistant Split Advanced Topics - https://tshouse.link/hasplitadv ▶ Product Links: (When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!) My Main Home Automation Gear (Kit.co): https://tshouse.link/homekit My Z-Wave Home Automation Gear (Kit.co): https://tshouse.link/zwave ▶ Get a One-Month Trial of Great Music for Creators (I use this on my photography channel): https://tshouse.link/sound ▶ Website: https://thissmart.house ▶ Recommended Playlists: Smart Home 101 (Basics):    • How to Wire A Smart Switch // Smart Home B...   Home Assistant Add-ons:    • Severe Weather Alerts & Radar Right In Hom...   Video Guides:    • Help Keep Your Kids On Schedule - Automate...   Wyze Products:    • Wyze Light Strips // Standard vs. Pro // E...   #smarthome #yaml #homeassistant #homeassistant101