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.
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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.
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.
Tuya ZRF01 Zigbee RF Cloner Integration & Review
Review of the Tuya ZRF01, the first Zigbee controlled RF cloner I have found. Created a Zigbee2MQTT converter and ZHA quirk for Home Assistant integration.
Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 with Zigbee and Thread Review
Hands-on review and teardown of the Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EU, tested with Zigbee2MQTT, ZHA, and Matter-over-Thread in Home Assistant.
12 Best-Selling Zigbee Temperature Sensors Tested and Compared
I compared 12 Zigbee temperature and humidity sensors under $15 from Aqara, Sonoff, Tuya, Thirdreality, Zemismart, and Moes to find which ones are worth buying.
