Home Assistant Apps vs Integrations: What’s the Difference?
Learn what’s the difference between Home Assistant apps (formerly add-ons) and integrations, and how to use each one properly.
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Home Assistant Apps
Home Assistant Apps (Add-ons) that allow the user to extend the functionality of Home Assistant by installing additional applications and services.
Home Assistant Can Now Add Matter Devices Without Your Phone
Home Assistant can now commission Matter devices directly, without your phone. Here is what changed, what you need, and when it arrives.
Home Assistant MCP Server: The Complete Guide
Control your Home Assistant with AI. Learn what the MCP Server does, how to install it, and what AI can actually do in your smart home setup.
Home Assistant Matter Hub: Expose Devices to Apple, Google & Alexa
UPDATED 2026: Guide for exposing Home Assistant devices to Matter, allowing you to bridge them to other ecosystems like Apple, Google and Alexa.
Home Assistant Essentials: What to Do After Installation?
Learn the essential steps to set up Home Assistant after installation. Secure your system, add integrations, install add-ons, and create your first automation.
Best Home Assistant Remote Access Methods Compared 2025
Comprehensive overview and comparison of the most common ways to access Home Assistant remotely, including Cloudflare, NGINX, Wireguard and Nabu Casa.
Understanding Home Assistant’s Database and Statistics Model
Detailed breakdown of Home Assistant’s database model for short and long-term statistics. Should you replace the default SQL database?
Best Home Assistant Add-ons in 2024
Curated list of 15 essential Home Assistant add-ons to supercharge your smart home in 2024, including media servers, network tools, and backup add-ons.
How to Install and Setup MatterBridge on Proxmox
Detailed guide for installing and setting up MatterBridge LXC on Proxmox and expose smart devices from different services to any Matter controller.
How To Use Ember Driver with EFR32MG21 Zigbee Adapters
Guide for flashing the latest Silicon Labs firmware to EFR32MG21 Zigbee adapters (e.g. Sonoff ZBDongle-E) and use the new Ember driver in Zigbee2MQTT.
