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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Smart devices and gadgets covered across the site, from sensors to full smart hubs.
AliExpress 11.11 Singles Day Smart Home Deals 2026
Every year in November, AliExpress is running a sale called Singles Day or Bachelors’ Day. Here are some smart home picks and discount codes for the 2026 sale.
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.
HOROW X70: What a Smart Toilet Actually Does?
I researched where smart toilets stand in 2026. Here is what the popular HOROW X70 does, from pump flushing and bidet washing to self-cleaning.
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.
Best Smart Home Discounts for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (Fall 2026)
The ultimate list of smart home deals from Aqara, Sonoff, SwitchBot, ThirdReality, Govee, Hue, and more during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, October 6 to 7, 2026.
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.
