ThirdReality Smart Motion Sensor R1 Review
The new ThirdReality Smart Motion Sensor R1 uses a 5.8GHz mmWave radar for detection and has a battery life of 3 years! But, is it a motion or presence sensor?
ThirdReality Smart Soil Moisture Sensor Review
The ThirdReality Smart Soil Sensor is a Zigbee device with a capacitive probe for measuring soil temperature and moisture. Accurate, reliable but quite bulky.
Automating Home Office with the Apollo MSR-2 Presence Sensor
The Apollo MSR-2 is a reliable and feature-rich mmWave radar occupancy sensor. Read how I automate my home office with the MSR-2 and boost my productivity.
Apollo Automation joins the Works With Home Assistant Program
Apollo Automation, a fan favorite brand that produces a variety of ESPHome-based smart devices is joining the Works with Home Assistant program.
Xiaomi Linptech Seat Pressure Sensor PS1BB Review and ESPHome Setup
AliExpress Reviews: Xiaomi/Linptech Pressure Sensor PS1BB Setup and Review. Reliable, off the shelf solution for triggering automations from your office chair.
Zemismart 3-Phase Energy Meter SDM01 Review
AliExpress Reviews: Zemismart 3-Phase Energy Meter SDM01 with 120 clamps. DIN rail mountable, accurate, reliable and compact Zigbee energy meter.
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 and Worst Presence Sensors for Home Assistant
UPDATED 28.12.2024: Dynamic overview of the best and worst mmWave Occupancy Sensors for Home Automation, all tested in Home Assistant via Zigbee, Wi-Fi or BLE.
SwitchBot Meter Pro CO2 Monitor Setup and Review
Testing, review and Home Assistant integration of the new SwitchBot Meter Pro (CO2) indoor thermometer. Beautiful, accurate, good battery life!
Xiaomi Battery Presence Sensor XMOSB01XS Review
Detailed review and Home Assistant integration of Xiaomi’s new battery-powered PIR and mmWave human occupancy sensor, model XMOSB01XS. 3-year battery life!
