SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell Review
SwitchBot’s new 2K Video Doorbell offers motion detection, a local monitor, and up to 512GB card storage, but Home Assistant integration is limited.
SwitchBot AI Art Frame with Spectra E-Ink Display Review
SwitchBot AI Art Frame review with insights on design, color performance, smart features, and overall user experience.
Integrating Sonoff CAM-PT2 In Home Assistant via Frigate
Guide for integrating the new Sonoff Pan/Tilt camera model CAM-PT2 in Home Assistant via the ONVIF integration or directly in Frigate.
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.
Ivy Smart Planter Review: The Ultimate WAF Booster Device
The Ivy Smart Planter is an intelligent flower pot that measures soil moisture and other environmental conditions, reacting with cute faces and smileys.
Linkind EP6 Smart Hexagon Panels Review
Testing and review of Linkind’s EP6 Smart Hexagon Panels. Beautiful design, accurate color reproduction, interesting smart features, but no HA integration.
SwitchBot Relay Switch 1/1PM/2PM Matter Setup and Review
In-depth review of the new SwitchBot Matter Relay Switches 1, 1PM, and 2PM. Testing, teardown and Home Assistant setup via Matter,
SwitchBot Hub 3 Matter Setup and Review
The all-new SwitchBot Hub 3 is equipped with a beautiful screen, an IR blaster, temperature and humidity sensor and supports up 30 secondary Matter devices.
The Pros and Cons of No-Neutral Smart Switches
No neutral smart switches: pros, cons, and tradeoffs for older homes. Learn about installation, common issues, and when is rewiring is a better solution.
