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Graywind Matter over Thread Roman Smart Shades

October 15, 2026

Hands-on review of the Graywind Motorized Roman Shades with the Matter over Thread motor, installed on five windows in a friend’s apartment.

Best Home Assistant Dashboard Weather Cards - 2026 List by SmartHomeScene

Top 10 Home Assistant Weather Cards 2026

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October 14, 2026

UPDATED 14.10.2026: This post is a collection of the best weather forecast cards for Home Assistant available in the community store (HACS).

Best Home Assistant Thermostat Cards SmartHomeScene 2026

Top 8 Home Assistant Thermostat Cards 2026

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October 13, 2026

UPDATED 13.10.2026: This post is a collection of the best thermostat cards for Home Assistant available in the community store (HACS).

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Home Assistant Apps vs Integrations: What’s the Difference?

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September 30, 2026

Learn what’s the difference between Home Assistant apps (formerly add-ons) and integrations, and how to use each one properly.

Best Home Assistant Dashboard Themes: Featured 2026

Best Home Assistant Dashboard Themes in 2026

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September 26, 2026

UPDATED 26.09.2026: Collection of 15 Best Home Assistant Themes made by the community for your dashboard in 2026. Includes light, dark and custom themes.

Apollo Automation ESPHome Starter Kit Tested by SmartHomeScene

Learning ESPHome with Apollo Automation’s Starter Kit

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August 12, 2026

The Apollo Automation ESPHome Starter Kit is a solder-free way to learn ESPHome, with four modules covering motion, temperature, notifications, and buttons.

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My Favorite Energy-Saving Home Assistant Automation

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July 27, 2026

My favorite energy-saving Home Assistant automation runs a solar water heater pump by sunrise, sunset, and live weather conditions.

Home Assistant AI: Everything You Need to Know

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May 4, 2026

Home Assistant AI explained: voice control, conversation agents, local and cloud integrations, wake words, and how to get started without overcomplicating it.