10 Smart Soil Sensors Tested and Compared
I tested 10 smart soil sensors in Home Assistant for 45 days. Zigbee, ESPHome and Ecowitt RF to see which ones are accurate, reliable, and worth buying.
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Reviews
Hands-on smart device reviews, including teardowns, performance tests, and comparisons. Every device is tested for reliability and Home Assistant compatibility.
Sonoff Matter Presence Sensor SNWF-06P24
Detailed review of the Sonoff SenseGuard Presence Core SNWF-06P24, a 24GHz Matter over Wi-Fi presence sensor with 7 zones, lux sensing and a local web console.
Ecowitt WH51 vs WH52 Soil Sensor Comparison
The new Ecowitt WH52 measures soil temperature and electrical conductivity in addition to moisture. Here is how it compares to the WH51 in Home Assistant.
Apollo CAST-1 Review: Local Audio Streaming for Home Assistant
The Apollo CAST-1 is a small ESPHome device that adds local audio streaming, multi-room sync and Home Assistant announcements to any powered speaker.
Graywind Matter over Thread Roman Smart Shades
Hands-on review of the Graywind Motorized Roman Shades with the Matter over Thread motor, installed on five windows in a friend’s apartment.
Sonoff SenseGuard Zigbee Siren SNZB-09P Review
Review of the new Sonoff SNZB-09P, a 105 dB Zigbee siren with a backup battery, flashing light, tamper sensor and 15 tones, tested in Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA.
ThirdReality Zigbee Smart Plug E3 Review
ThirdReality Smart Plug E3 review with Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA testing, energy metering accuracy, new power alerts and a full comparison with the E2.
Tuya ZG-109TDS 7-in-1 Zigbee Water Quality Sensor Review
Teardown and review of the Tuya ZG-109TDS, a 7-in-1 Zigbee water quality sensor that measures TDS, EC, SG, salinity, water temp, air temp, and air humidity.
frient Intelligent Keypad Teardown and Review
Teardown, review, and Home Assistant integration of the frient Zigbee Intelligent Keypad, covering ZHA, Zigbee2MQTT, PIN and RFID automations, and Alarmo.
Sonoff SNZB-02P vs SNZB-02M Temperature Sensors Compared
Comparing the SONOFF SNZB-02M and SNZB-02P Zigbee sensors, testing temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, accuracy, and battery life in Home Assistant.
