Welock SECBN51 Fingerprint Smart Lock Review
Biometric Smart Lock from WeLock, labelled as model SECBN51. Battery operated, Bluetooth replacement lock with fingerprint, RFID and code unlocking.
Sonoff Matter Dry-Contact Switch MINI-D Review
The first-ever Matter dry-contact smart switch: Sonoff MINI-D. Teardown, review, and Home Assistant Integration via Matter.
SwitchBot’s CES 2025 Appearance is All About Robots
SwitchBot showcased innovative smart home devices and robots at CES 2025, offering practical solutions for modern home automation.
Best Energy Meters for Home Assistant
Comprehensive overview of the best whole-home energy monitors for Home Assistant, including clamp, pulse and P1 smart meters.
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.
Tuya WP35 Matter Power Strip with USB Ports Review
AliExpress Reviews: Tuya WP35 Matter Power Strip with 4 Sockets and 2 USB ports, manufactured by Uascent. Excellent build quality, easy integration, good price.
Aosu Video Doorbell Ultra Review: 180 Days of Battery Life?
Testing, review, and setup of the Aosu Video Doorbell Ultra – a battery-powered doorbell with excellent battery life and local recording storage.
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.
DIY The Smallest Bluetooth Proxy with ESP32-C3 SuperMini
This guide details how to flash and use the tiny ESP32-C3 Super Mini development board as a Bluetooth proxy or passive BLE scanner with Home Assistant.
DIY Info Display with LILYGO T-Display-S3 in ESPHome
Guide for creating a Home Assistant-compatible status screen and controller with LILYGO T-Display S3 AMOLED board and ESPHome.
