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.
DIY Zigbee mmWave Presence Sensor with ESP32-C6 and LD2410
Detailed guide for creating your own Zigbee presence sensor with an ESP32-C6 board and a HLK-LD2410C mmWave radar sensor.
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.
Integrating Sonoff CAM-PT2 In Home Assistant via Frigate
Guide for integrating the new Sonoff Pan/Tilt camera model CAM-PT2 in Home Assistant via the ONVIF integration or directly in Frigate.
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.
How To Create Thread Devices with ESPHome
Simple guide for creating ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 Thread network routers with ESPHome firmware and the OpenThread component.
DIY Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor v1.2 with ESPHome
Step-by-step guide for building your own capacitive soil moisture sensor with an ESP32 board and ESPHome firmware.
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.
E-Paper Dashboards with Waveshare and ESPHome
Guide on creating clear, informative and beautiful wall mounted dashboards with Waveshare E-paper (e-ink) displays and ESPHome in Home Assistant.
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.
