Homey Expands Device Support With Matter 1.5 Update
Homey has earned Matter 1.5 certification from the CSA, adding support for EV chargers, heat pumps, solar systems, and major appliances.
How To Optimize Home Assistant Location Tracking
Set up location tracking in the Home Assistant Companion app without draining your phone battery. Covers Android and iOS, plus on-demand location updates.
My Favorite Energy-Saving Home Assistant Automation
My favorite energy-saving Home Assistant automation runs a solar water heater pump by sunrise, sunset, and live weather conditions.
Home Assistant’s New Device Database Is Here
Home Assistant released a public database of compatible devices, a searchable tool with real-world anonymous data collected from users who chose to opt-in.
Tuya Fingerbot Touch Local Integration in Home Assistant over Bluetooth
The Tuya Fingerbot Touch is a dual-channel touchscreen bot that integrates locally in Home Assistant over Bluetooth using the Tuya BLE custom integration.
Sonoff Switch Modules Explained and Compared
A full breakdown of Sonoff switch modules, their specs, prices, and differences, to help you find the right one for your smart home setup.
Zigbee USB-C Smart Switch With Fast Charging and Data Transfer
Testing a Tuya Zigbee USB-C Smart Switch Adapter with individual port control, fast charging and data pass-through, and Zigbee2MQTT integration.
10 Cheap AliExpress Zigbee Smart Buttons Tested and Compared
Ten cheapest Zigbee smart buttons from AliExpress, tested for latency, build quality, and Zigbee performance. Detailed testing, comparison and honest verdicts.
Sleepal AI Lamp: Sleep Tracking Without Wearing Anything
The Sleepal AI Lamp is a contactless sleep tracker which does not use wearables. Doubles as an environmental sensor and works with Home Assistant via Matter.
Best Smart Home Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2026
A huge list of over 500 smart home deals for Amazon Prime Day 2026. The sale will last from June 23 at 12:01AM PDT and end June 26 at 11:59PM PDT.
