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Home Assistant Proxmox 9 Install Guide: The Easy Way (2026)

Guides

February 6, 2026

UPDATED 2026: The easy way to install Home Assistant on Proxmox 9. Use an automated script to get HAOS running and setup USB passthrough for your Zigbee dongle.

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Best Zigbee Coordinators for Home Assistant 2026

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February 5, 2026

UPDATED 05.02.2026: A curated list of the Best Zigbee Coordinators for Home Assistant in 2026 with various communication interfaces: USB/LAN/PoE/Wi-Fi.

Best Thread Border Router for Home Assistant

Best Thread Border Routers for Home Assistant 2026

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February 2, 2026

Discover the best local Thread Border Routers for Home Assistant. Compare USB, PoE, and DIY OTBR options for Matter without cloud or vendor lock-in.

Aqara FP300 Presence Multi-Sensor Teardown and Review

Reviews

January 30, 2026

Dismantling and testing the new Aqara FP300 Presence Multi-sensor. PIR, mmWave, temperature, humidity and illuminance in one battery-powered device!

Tuya Zigbee Battery Presence Sensor ZG-204ZH Review

Reviews

January 19, 2026

AliExpress Review: Battery or USB-C powered combo presence sensor with PIR and mmWave radar, Tuya Model ZH-204ZH with manufacturer ID _TZE200_tyffvoij.

Sonoff MINI DUO & MINI DUO-L Zigbee Smart Switches Review

Reviews

January 12, 2026

Detailed testing and review of the new dual gang Zigbee smart switch modules by Sonoff, model MINI DUO (with Neutral) & MINI DUO-L (without Neutral).

Zemismart A270 Zigbee Smart Lock Review and Home Assistant Integration

Reviews

January 7, 2026

AliExpress Reviews: Zemismart A270-Z Zigbee Smart Lock with in-handle fingerprint reader, touch keypad, NFC reader and physical keys as unlocking method.

Apollo Automation BTN-1 Macro Deck Review

Reviews

December 24, 2025

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.