How To Setup Zigbee2MQTT Local OTA Index
How to setup local OTA index for Zigbee2MQTT and update devices with your own firmware files, great for DIY devices and testing alternative firmware.
Easy Way to Monitor Proxmox Host Temperatures in Home Assistant
This guide covers the easiest method I’ve come across for tracking the CPU, Chipset, and Disk temperatures of your Proxmox Host using Home Assistant.
Convert Qingping CGDK2 From Bluetooth to Zigbee
How to convert the Qingping CGDK2 Bluetooth Sensor to Zigbee by flashing a custom firmware Over-the-Air or via UART.
The Only Soldering Iron You Will Ever Need: Kaiweets KETS02 Review
The Kaiweets KETS02 is the ONLY soldering iron you will ever need for any home automation DIY projects and other tinkering needs.
Meross Door and Window Sensor MS200H Review and Home Assistant Integration
Testing the Meross Door and Window Sensor MS200H and Integrating it locally in Home Assistant. Communication over RD 433MHz, although it requires a Hub.
How To Control Your Phone with Home Assistant
We’ve all been using our mobile devices to control Home Assistant, but what about controlling our mobile devices with Home Assistant?
Voice Calling Home Assistant with an Old Phone
How-to guide for calling Home Assistant over VoIP with an old phone and controlling your smart home with Assist.
DIY Presence Sensor with Hi-Link LD2410 and ESP32 for Home Assistant
Guide for creating your own reliable presence sensor with an ESP32 and HLK-LD2410 or LD2410C mmWave radar sensor, coded in ESPHome and Home Assistant.
Apollo MSR-1 Review: Miniature Multi-sensor for Presence and CO2 Monitoring
An in-depth look into the Apollo Automation MSR-1 Multi-Sensor with Presence, Temperature, Humidity, Illuminance, Air Pressure, UV Index, and CO2 measurements.
Soma Shades 3 Controller Review – This Thing Can Lift a Brick
Dismantling, testing and reviewing the new Soma Smart Shades 3 controller. Heavy as a brick, can lift a brick.
