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.
DIY Matter over Wi-Fi Device with ESP32-C6 and ESP ZeroCode
Step-by-step guide for building your own Matter-over-Wi-Fi smart device (LED Strip) with ESP32-C6 and ESP ZeroCode.
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.
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.
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.
