SwitchBot Hub 2 Review and Matter Setup
How to setup SwitchBot Matter devices in Apple HomeKit and Google Home by deploying the Hub 2 as a Matter bridge, plus disassembly and review of the device.
Installing Cheap Zigbee Kitchen Under Cabinet Lights
AliExpress Reviews: Cheap Zigbee Under Cabinet Puck Lights, controlled by a ZB-CT01 module with brightness and temperature adjustment.
Tuya Zigbee IR Blaster Remote ZS06 Review
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee Infrared Remote Blaster model ZS06 / UFO-R11. Small and easy to setup IR remote for controlling non-smart devices.
SwitchBot Blind Tilt Review and Home Assistant Integration
Complete disassembly and review of SwitchBot’s Blind Tilt Motor with a Solar Panel. High quality gadget, used for controlling your horizontal blinds and covers.
Tuya Zigbee Single Clamp Energy Meter Review
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee Single Clamp Energy Meter model PJ-MGW1203. Simple module, capable of monitoring energy usage on a single phase up to 80A.
SwitchBot Smart Home Review and Home Assistant Integration
SwitchBot Smart Home Ecosystem Deep Dive: App usage & onboarding process, Device disassembly & testing, Home Assistant Integration & Usage.
Tuya Zigbee Plant Soil Sensor GXM-01 Review
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee Plant Soil Sensor model GXM-01. An IP67 rated soil moisture and temperature sensor, compatible with Home Assistant.
Aqara Devices with Matter Support: Full List
A full list of all Aqara Upcoming & Existing Devices with Matter support and how to setup your Hub and bind them to HomeKit or Google Home.
Tuya Ceiling Presence Sensor LY-TAD-K616S Review
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee Presence Sensor LY-TAD-K616S-ZB. Beware: This is not an actual mmWave-based device, just a really sensitive PIR motion detector.
How To Set Aqara FP1 Regions in Home Assistant
The latest release 1.30.0 from the master branch of Zigbee2MQTT added region/zone support for the Aqara FP1 Presence Sensor, here’s how to set them up.
