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.
How To Build a Stable and Robust Zigbee Network
UPDATED 04.03.2025: This article is a complete guide to building a stable, reliable and robust Zigbee mesh network and fixing issues of your setup and devices.
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.
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.
AliExpress Black Friday Smart Home Discount Codes 2024
List of discount codes per country for the AliExpress Black Friday Sale in 2024. Get the best out of the November discounts!
Best Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday Smart Home Deals 2024
Comprehensive list of the ALL Smart Home Deals for Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale, lasting from November 21st to December 2nd in 2024.
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.
AliExpress 11.11 Singles Day Smart Home Picks 2024
Every year in November, AliExpress is running a sale called Singles Day or Bachelors’ Day. Here are some smart home picks and discount codes for the 2024 sale.
