Home Automation
Best Zigbee Sensors for Home Assistant in 2026 | Motion, Contact, Temp and Water Leak
The best Zigbee sensors for Home Assistant in 2026. Motion, contact, temperature, water leak, and mmWave presence sensors tested and reviewed.
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Home Automation
How to Migrate from SmartThings to Home Assistant | Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Complete guide to migrating your smart home from SmartThings to Home Assistant. Learn hardware, device pairing, automation setup, and timelines.
Home Automation
How to Set Up Frigate NVR with Home Assistant | Local AI Camera Detection Guide
Step-by-step guide to setting up Frigate NVR with Home Assistant for local AI-powered camera detection. No cloud, no subscriptions, full privacy control.
Home Automation
SmartThings vs Home Assistant vs Hubitat in 2026 | Which Smart Home Hub Is Right for You?
Comparing SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Hubitat—the three major smart home hubs in 2026. Find which one fits your needs, skills, and ecosystem.
Home Automation
Zooz 800 Series Z-Wave Switches Review | ZEN76 and ZEN77 for Hubitat and Home Assistant
Zooz ZEN76 and ZEN77 800 series Z-Wave switches reviewed. Long Range ready with SmartStart pairing, tested on both Hubitat and Home Assistant hubs.
Home Automation
Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition Review | Local Voice Control Without the Cloud
Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition runs entirely local with no cloud dependency. Full review of this $59 privacy-first voice assistant for Home Assistant.
Home Automation
How to Set Up Home Assistant Green | Beginner's Guide to Local Smart Home Control
Home Assistant Green setup guide for beginners. Step-by-step unboxing, first boot, device discovery, and automations. Local smart home control made easy.
Home Automation
How to Automate Your Existing Window Blinds | Smart Home Blinds Guide (2025)
Learn how to automate your existing window blinds without replacing them. SwitchBot, IKEA FYRTUR, and SOMA smart shades compared with installation tips.
Home Automation
How to Build a DIY Presence Sensor with ESP32 and ESPHome | Under $15
Build a DIY presence sensor with ESP32 and LD2410B mmWave sensor for under $15. ESPHome firmware, Home Assistant integration, step-by-step guide.
Home Automation
Best Z-Wave 800 Series Devices in 2025 | Switches, Sensors and Plugs for Hubitat
Best Z-Wave 800 series devices for 2025: top switches, sensors, and plugs for Hubitat and Home Assistant. Long range, better battery life, S2 security.
Home Automation
Home Assistant SkyConnect vs Sonoff Zigbee Dongle | Which One Should You Buy?
Home Assistant SkyConnect vs Sonoff Zigbee Dongle comparison. Which USB dongle is right for your setup? Comparing Thread, Zigbee, price, and features.
Home Automation
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 Review | mmWave Radar for HomeKit and Home Assistant
Aqara FP2 mmWave presence sensor review. Wi-Fi connected with no hub required, reliably detects stationary humans. Works with HomeKit and Home Assistant.