Best and Worst Presence Sensors for Home Assistant
UPDATED 28.12.2024: Dynamic overview of the best and worst mmWave Occupancy Sensors for Home Automation, all tested in Home Assistant via Zigbee, Wi-Fi or BLE.
Aqara T1 Water/Gas Valve Controller Review
Dismantling, testing and Home Assistant integration of the new Aqara Valve Controller T1. Battery-powered, capable, well-made device but a bit too bulky.
Thirdreality Smart Zigbee Watering Kit Review
Testing, review, and setup of the ThirdReality Zigbee Watering Kit: battery-powered, expandable, simple to operate and automate with Home Assistant.
Tuya WP35 Matter Power Strip with USB Ports Review
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya WP35 Matter Power Strip with 4 Sockets and 2 USB ports, manufactured by Uascent. Excellent build quality, easy integration, good price.
Upgrading Toolset with Kaiweets Wire Stripper and Crimper
I’ve upgraded my arsenal with some new tools for disassembling and testing smart devices: Kaiweets KWS-112 Wire Stripper and KDC02 Crimping Tool.
Aosu Video Doorbell Ultra Review: 180 Days of Battery Life?
Testing, review, and setup of the Aosu Video Doorbell Ultra – a battery-powered doorbell with excellent battery life and local recording storage.
How to Integrate SwitchBot Meter Pro and Meter Pro (CO2) in ESPHome
Guide for integrating SwitchBot Meter Pro and Meter Pro (CO2) thermometers in Home Assistant by parsing BLE byte data with ESPHome.
SwitchBot Meter Pro CO2 Monitor Setup and Review
Testing, review and Home Assistant integration of the new SwitchBot Meter Pro (CO2) indoor thermometer. Beautiful, accurate, good battery life!
AliExpress Black Friday Smart Home Discount Codes 2025
List of discount codes per country for the AliExpress Black Friday Sale in 2024. Get the best out of the November discounts!
Apollo PLT-1 Plant Sensor Review and Open Plant Book Setup in Home Assistant
Detailed review of Apollo Automation’s new plant sensor for Home Assistant, model PLT-1. Moisture, air temperature, humidity, LUX, UV and a piezo buzzer.
