Attention smart home fans! If you want to network your devices in a future-proof way, there's no way around Thread and Matter. In this article, I'll show you step by step how to set up both directly in Home Assistant in Docker. You'll end up controlling your smart devices reliably and across platforms. Setting up a thread Read more...
Do you use Home Assistant and want to integrate your car or vehicle directly into the dashboard? Then the Vehicle Status Card is just the right tool for you. Not only can you use it to display the charge level, range and status, but also buttons, maps and much more. In this article, I'll show you how, Read more...
Remote controls everywhere, chaos on the coffee table - and you're looking for the right one again? With the LinknLink eRemote HA, this is a thing of the past. This small device is an infrared blaster that allows you to integrate classic IR devices such as televisions, receivers or fans directly into Home Assistant. Via MQTT you control Read more...
Do you love smart homes, but don't want 10 different sensors and remote controls? Then the LinknLink eMotion Ultra could be just the solution. A single device with radar sensors, IR blaster, BLE hub and environmental monitoring - and all without cameras! I took a look at what the Ultra can do, where its strengths lie and Read more...
Who hasn't experienced this? The robot vacuum starts at the scheduled time - but the mop is already finished or the water tank is empty. This can be easily automated with Home Assistant, regardless of whether you're using a new or older model. Provided there are a few sensors and values, but Read more...
Want to expand your smart home without blowing your bank account? Then this mini Zigbee motion sensor is just the thing for you! For under €5, you get an amazingly functional device that integrates seamlessly with Home Assistant - via Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA. The sensor: Tuya ZG-204ZL This is a Read more...
Want to know if it's raining before you leave the house with the window open or start the garden watering? Then the Tuya RB-SRAIN01 Zigbee rain sensor is just the right gadget for your smart home! The sensor is completely battery-free and is powered exclusively by an integrated solar module - making it particularly Read more...
We've all been there: you water regularly, but your plants sometimes seem dry, sometimes too wet. Are you watering too much or too little? With a smart soil moisture sensor, you can finally get clarity - without any guesswork. In this article, I'll show you how to integrate the TS0601_soil_3 Zigbee soil moisture sensor into Home Assistant Read more...
Would you like to finally make your home smart - but without conspicuous plug modules or visible technology? Then the Refoss R11 Smart Relay Switch is just the right tool for you. This small flush-mounted relay disappears into the wall and makes existing sockets or light switches smart - without any additional devices or design compromises. Read more...
Would you like to control your devices smartly, expose power guzzlers and automate your home - as simply and inexpensively as possible? Then the Refoss P11S Smart Plug could be just the right gadget for you. In this article, I'll show you what this little helper can do, how you can integrate it into Home Assistant Read more...
