How to Add Matter Devices To Home Assistant Without a Phone
Home Assistant can now commission Matter devices without a phone, using BLE proxies in the Matter Server add-on. Here is how to set it up.
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.
Learning ESPHome with Apollo Automation’s Starter Kit
The Apollo Automation ESPHome Starter Kit is a solder-free way to learn ESPHome, with four modules covering motion, temperature, notifications, and buttons.
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.
Every Sonoff Dongle Compared: Which One to Buy
Every Sonoff Zigbee, Thread, and Z-Wave dongle compared, with full specs and buying guide. Includes ZBDongle-P/E, Dongle Plus, PoE Dongle-M, and Z-Wave range.
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.
Home Assistant’s New Device Database Is Here
Home Assistant released a public database of compatible devices, a searchable tool with real-world anonymous data collected from users who chose to opt-in.
Tuya Fingerbot Touch Local Integration in Home Assistant over Bluetooth
The Tuya Fingerbot Touch is a dual-channel touchscreen bot that integrates locally in Home Assistant over Bluetooth using the Tuya BLE custom integration.
Sonoff Switch Modules Explained and Compared
A full breakdown of Sonoff switch modules, their specs, prices, and differences, to help you find the right one for your smart home setup.
Zigbee USB-C Smart Switch With Fast Charging and Data Transfer
Testing a Tuya Zigbee USB-C Smart Switch Adapter with individual port control, fast charging and data pass-through, and Zigbee2MQTT integration.
