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title: "Jean-François Simard (@dgiaffe) | Hashnode"
description: "Hello! Read the latest articles by Jean-François Simard on Hashnode."
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@dgiaffe

# Jean-François Simard

@dgiaffe · Joined November 2024

Hello!

### [Naming standards for my Home Assistant devices](https://blog.dgiaffe.net/naming-standards-for-my-home-assistant-devices?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

While early, I want to be ready when I move in my new house and planning makes it all the more exciting! Last night, I was thinking on how I would name my devices in a logical way. In my past experience with Home Assistant, it gets messy real quick w...

3 min read · [blog.dgiaffe.net](https://blog.dgiaffe.net/naming-standards-for-my-home-assistant-devices?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Apr 18, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/naming-standards-for-my-home-assistant-devices/68027e894d4422c6f797b247)

### [Preparing for a new house](https://blog.dgiaffe.net/preparing-for-a-new-house?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I am about to purchase a house and really looking forward to it! This is a great opportunity to geek out on the networking I’ll put in, the home automation I’ll configure via Home Assistant and see what I will do to have technology make the family li...

2 min read · [blog.dgiaffe.net](https://blog.dgiaffe.net/preparing-for-a-new-house?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Dec 12, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/preparing-for-a-new-house/675b062ac2e01e773f4b926e)

### [Welcome!](https://blog.dgiaffe.net/welcome?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I decided to just jump in and figure out what the hell I want to talk about here. I love Home Assistant and home automation in general, Scripting, Video Games, and DJing. Most likely, this blog will be used to share my findings and how I setup my stu...

1 min read · [blog.dgiaffe.net](https://blog.dgiaffe.net/welcome?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Nov 21, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/welcome/673fa0d94037d120f1b81089)