Home Assistant Essentials: What to Do After Installation?
Learn the essential steps to set up Home Assistant after installation. Secure your system, add integrations, install add-ons, and create your first automation.
SwitchBot S20 vs S10: Key Differences Explained
SwitchBot S10 and S20 look alike but differ in suction power, mop pressure, docking stations, and Matter support. Learn what’s different.
Make Z-Wave Great Again: Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2
The new Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 is the most performant Z-Wave and Z-Wave Long Range adapter, precisely tuned to Z-Wave’s ideal wavelength.
Ivy Smart Planter Review: The Ultimate WAF Booster Device
The Ivy Smart Planter is an intelligent flower pot that measures soil moisture and other environmental conditions, reacting with cute faces and smileys.
The Pros and Cons of No-Neutral Smart Switches
No neutral smart switches: pros, cons, and tradeoffs for older homes. Learn about installation, common issues, and when is rewiring is a better solution.
Automating Home Office with the Apollo MSR-2 Presence Sensor
The Apollo MSR-2 is a reliable and feature-rich mmWave radar occupancy sensor. Read how I automate my home office with the MSR-2 and boost my productivity.
Best Home Assistant Dashboard Themes in 2025
Collection of the 15 Best Home Assistant Themes made by the community to use with your dashboard in 2025. Includes light, dark and custom themes.
Understanding Home Assistant’s Database and Statistics Model
Detailed breakdown of Home Assistant’s database model for short and long-term statistics. Should you replace the default SQL database?
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.
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.
