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.
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ESP32
ESP32-based DIY smart home projects and custom builds, using this Wi-Fi and Bluetooth microcontroller.
DIY Pellet Level Monitor with ESPHome and Home Assistant
Monitor pellet levels in your boiler with an ESP32 and HC-SR04 sensor using ESPHome. Full wiring guide, config, and Home Assistant setup.
SLZB-Ultima: The Best Zigbee, Z-Wave & Thread Coordinator
SMLight SLZB Ultima is a powerful, modular and expandable multiprotocol coordinator designed for Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread with PoE, Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity.
Apollo Automation BTN-1 Macro Deck Review
Apollo’s BTN-1 is a smart mini-keyboard with four hot-swappable buttons and keycaps for media control, stream deck commands and smart home automations.
Seeed Studio 60GHz mmWave Sensors Review
Review and testing of Seeed Studio’s 60 GHz mmWave radar sensors MR60FDA2 and MR60BHA2 with ESPHome firmware and Home Assistant integration.
DIY Zigbee mmWave Presence Sensor with ESP32-C6 and LD2410
Detailed guide for creating your own Zigbee presence sensor with an ESP32-C6 board and a HLK-LD2410C mmWave radar sensor.
How To Create Thread Devices with ESPHome
Simple guide for creating ESP32-C6 and ESP32-H2 Thread network routers with ESPHome firmware and the OpenThread component.
DIY Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor v1.2 with ESPHome
Step-by-step guide for building your own capacitive soil moisture sensor with an ESP32 board and ESPHome firmware.
Apollo R PRO-1 Review: Dual mmWave Presence Multisensor with PoE Support
The Apollo R PRO-1 is an advanced multisensor with dual mmWave radar modules, multi-target tracking, detection zones, CO2 monitoring and PoE support.
DIY Matter over Wi-Fi Device with ESP32-C6 and ESP ZeroCode
Step-by-step guide for building your own Matter-over-Wi-Fi smart device (LED Strip) with ESP32-C6 and ESP ZeroCode.
