DIY Presence Sensor with 25m Detection Range using DFRobot C4001 and ESP32
Guide for creating your own 25 meters presence sensor with an ESP32 and DFRobot C4001 (SEN0609) mmWave radar sensor, coded in ESPHome and Home Assistant.
AirGradient OpenAir Review and ESPHome Integration in Home Assistant
Testing and review of the AirGradient OpenAir with ESPHome firmware and Home Assistant integration. Is this the Best Outdoor Air Quality Monitor?
Why Matter is Irrelevant to Home Assistant Users
If you are a Home Assistant user, here’s my personal take on why you shouldn’t care about Matter and why it is irrelevant to you for the foreseeable future.
Sonoff Matter MINIR4M Smart Switch Review
Testing and review of one of the smallest Matter-enabled smart switches available, the Sonoff MINIR4M.
Aqara M3 Matter Hub Released: Should you upgrade?
Aqara recently announced the long awaited M3 Hub at CES 2024, promoting the new Matter Controller along with a couple of other new devices. Should you upgrade?
Apollo AIR-1 Review: Complete Air Quality Monitoring for Home Assistant
In-depth review and Home Assistant integration of the latest Apollo AIR-1 Air Quality Multisensor with CO2, CO, PM monitoring and much more.
Meross Door and Window Sensor MS200H Review and Home Assistant Integration
Testing the Meross Door and Window Sensor MS200H and Integrating it locally in Home Assistant. Communication over RD 433MHz, although it requires a Hub.
Apollo MSR-1 Review: Miniature Multi-sensor for Presence and CO2 Monitoring
An in-depth look into the Apollo Automation MSR-1 Multi-Sensor with Presence, Temperature, Humidity, Illuminance, Air Pressure, UV Index, and CO2 measurements.
Soma Shades 3 Controller Review – This Thing Can Lift a Brick
Dismantling, testing and reviewing the new Soma Smart Shades 3 controller. Heavy as a brick, can lift a brick.
Amazon Black Friday Smart Home Deals 2023
Smart Home device picks and suggestions for Black Friday and Cyber Monday on Amazon in 2023. Best discounts, deals and offers collection.
