Learning ESPHome with Apollo Automation’s Starter Kit
The Apollo Automation ESPHome Starter Kit is a solder-free way to learn ESPHome, with four modules covering motion, temperature, notifications, and buttons.
Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 with Zigbee and Thread Review
Hands-on review and teardown of the Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU, tested with Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, and Matter-over-Thread in Home Assistant.
Every Sonoff Dongle Compared: Which One to Buy
Every Sonoff Zigbee, Thread, and Z-Wave dongle compared, with full specs and buying guide. Includes ZBDongle-P/E, Dongle Plus, PoE Dongle-M, and Z-Wave range.
12 Best-Selling Zigbee Temperature Sensors Tested and Compared
I compared 12 Zigbee temperature and humidity sensors under $15 from Aqara, Sonoff, Tuya, Thirdreality, Zemismart, and Moes to find which ones are worth buying.
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.
