Best Thread Border Routers for Home Assistant 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
Dismantling and testing the new Aqara FP300 Presence Multi-sensor. PIR, mmWave, temperature, humidity and illuminance in one battery-powered device!
Sensereo MS-1 Matter over Thread Smoke Alarm Review
Detailed review of the new Sensereo MS-1 photoelectric smoke alarm with Matter-over-Thread. Dual battery, 85dB siren, and a 7-year sensor lifespan.
Home Assistant ZBT-2 Zigbee and Thread Coordinator Review
The new Home Assistant ZBT-2 Zigbee & Thread Coordinator promises better performance and rock-solid stability, but is it an upgrade over what you already have?
SmartWings Skylight Roof Window Shades Review
The new SmartWings Skylight Shades are designed for roof windows, featuring Matter over Thread motors, solar charging, and seamless Home Assistant integration.
Sonoff Dongle Max MG24 Zigbee & Thread PoE Coordinator Review
Detailed review and performance test of the Sonoff Dongle Max MG24, a next-gen Zigbee 3.0 and Thread ethernet coordinator with PoE support.
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 Zigbee & Thread Coordinator Review
Detailed review and performance test of the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24, a next-gen Zigbee 3.0 and Thread coordinator powered by the EFR32MG24 SoC.
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.
SMLight SLZB-MR1 Multi-Radio Coordinator Setup and Review
Detailed review and setup process of the SMLight SLZB-MR1 Multi-Radio coordinator. Dual antennas for Zigbee and Thread, with LAN, USB, Wi-Fi and PoE support.
Weffort Smart Shades with Thread Review
Weffort produces affordable, smart motorized shades with Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter over Thread motors, compatible with Home Assistant.
