Matter 1.1 Update Improves Battery-Powered Devices Support
The latest Matter 1.1 release enhances support for battery-powered devices like contact, motion and temperature sensors as well as smart locks and switches.
Aqara Launches New Zigbee Z1 Wall Switch with HomeKit Support
Aqara released a new Zigbee 3.0 Smart Wall Switch labelled Canon Z1 with Apple HomeKit Support, going on sale in China from ¥169 Yuan.
How to Enable Thread and Matter Support on Sonoff ZBDongle-E
A guide detailing how to enable simultaneous Thread, Zigbee and Matter support on Sonoff’s ZBDongle model E, based on the EFR32MG21 multiprotocol SoC module.
Aqara Unveils Next-Generation M2 Hub with PoE Support
Aqara has announced their next-generation M2 Hub with PoE (Power Over Ethernet) support, going on sale in China.
Setting Up EMQX MQTT Broker in Home Assistant
EMQX is a powerful MQTT Broker alternative to the Mosquitto add-on used in Home Assistant. With advanced access control, built-in dashboard and diagnosis menu.
How To Setup LibreHardwareMonitor in Home Assistant
Libre Hardware Monitor is a maintained fork of OpenHardwareMonitor, software that can monitor the state of your PC and integrate it’s sensors in Home Assistant.
Everything Presence One vs Aqara FP2 Comparison Review
A detailed and comprehensive review of the Everything Presence One (EP1) plus a comparison to the FP2, Aqara’s latest mmWave presence sensor.
Zigbee Temperature & Humidity Sensor with a Screen SZ-T04 Review
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee Temperature and Humidity Sensor with an LCD Screen model SZ-T04. Cheap, accurate climate measurements, 3xAAA batteries.
WeLock Touch41 Fingerprint Smart Lock Review
Biometric Smart Lock from WeLock Model Touch41 Review. Battery operated, Bluetooth smart lock with fingerprint, RFID and code unlocking.
Xiaomi MiFlora Plant Sensor Tuya Version HHCCJCY10 Review
AliExpress Reviews: Xiaomi MiFlora Plant Monitor Tuya (Pink) Version model HHCCJCY10. Soil moisture and conductivity, temperature, illuminance through BLE.
