Mike (SmartyVan)
YouTuber and vanlifer known as the creator of SmartyVan who converted a Mercedes Sprinter into an off-grid smart RV and discusses designing mobile smart-home systems powered by Home Assistant and ESPHome.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 10min
Home Assistant On Wheels: We’re going Inside the SmartyVan
Mike (SmartyVan), a YouTuber and vanlifer who converted a Mercedes Sprinter into an off-grid smart RV, walks through designing mobile smart-home systems. He covers power choices like solar and alternator charging. He discusses Starlink on the move, Bluetooth presence and geolocation, wired vs Zigbee sensors, PoE cameras with Frigate, and reliability considerations for life on the road.
