Sonoff SNZB-02P vs SNZB-02M Temperature Sensors Compared
Comparing the SONOFF SNZB-02M and SNZB-02P Zigbee sensors, testing temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, accuracy, and battery life in Home Assistant.
How to Add Matter Devices To Home Assistant Without a Phone
Home Assistant can now commission Matter devices without a phone, using BLE proxies in the Matter Server add-on. Here is how to set it up.
Tuya ZRF01 Zigbee RF Cloner Integration & Review
Review of the Tuya ZRF01, the first Zigbee controlled RF cloner I have found. Created a Zigbee2MQTT converter and ZHA quirk for Home Assistant integration.
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.
