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Zigbee Devices Ranked: The Best and Worst from My Smart Home Experience
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Zigbee Devices Ranked: The Best and Worst from My Smart Home Experience

A detailed ranking of the Zigbee devices I’ve used, from the best performers to those that left me disappointed. If you’re setting up a smart home and looking for reliable Zigbee sensors, this guide will help you make informed decisions on what’s worth your time and money.
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September 30, 20247 minutes
Recommended Zigbee Wall Switches for Smart Homes
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Recommended Zigbee Wall Switches for Smart Homes

Discover the best smart wall switches for your home, balancing aesthetics and functionality. Explore my top Zigbee and Wi-Fi switch recommendations, and learn how Home Assistant can integrate multiple technologies for a seamless smart home experience.
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September 19, 20246 minutes
Bypassing the Zigbee Irrigation Valve’s Internal Shutdown Timer
Posted inGadgets Home Assistant Tuya

Bypassing the Zigbee Irrigation Valve’s Internal Shutdown Timer

Learn how to bypass the internal shutdown timer of your Zigbee irrigation valve in Home Assistant. This post walks you through both a manual and an automatic method, allowing you to adjust the valve’s shutdown time to suit your needs while maintaining safety. Perfect for those who want more control over their smart irrigation system.
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August 25, 20244 minutes
A person standing in a living room with presence sensors detecting his presence
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Zigbee Human Presence Detector: A Game Changer for Smart Home Automation

Discover the advantages of using a Zigbee human presence sensor with millimeter wave technology for reliable occupancy detection in your smart home.
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August 17, 20247 minutes
Wall Mounting Tablets for Home Assistant Dashboards
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Wall Mounting Tablets for Home Assistant Dashboards

With these mounts, you can seamlessly integrate tablets into your smart home setup, making it easier to control and monitor your Home Assistant devices.
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July 22, 20243 minutes
Inkbird IBT-4XS Cooking Thermometer: Perfecting BBQ with Home Assistant Integration
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Inkbird IBT-4XS Cooking Thermometer: Perfecting BBQ with Home Assistant Integration

My experience with the Inkbird IBT-4XS Cooking Thermometer, the ideal thermometer for the kitchen with Home Assistant integration.
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July 18, 20249 minutes
Review: Inkbird IBT-4XS Cooking Thermometer
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Review: Inkbird IBT-4XS Cooking Thermometer

Looking for a grilling upgrade? Check out my review of the Inkbird IBT-4XS Cooking Thermometer. With four probes, Home Assistant integration, a rechargeable battery, and a long Bluetooth range, it's made my BBQ sessions a breeze.
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July 18, 20242 minutes
Adding TS0049 Irrigation Valve to Zigbee Home Automation
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Adding TS0049 Irrigation Valve to Zigbee Home Automation

Learn how to integrate the TS0049 irrigation valve with Zigbee Home Automation (ZHA) in Home Assistant (step-by-step guide)
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July 19, 20243 minutes
Automate Your Security Camera Feed with Home Assistant and Tasker
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Automate Your Security Camera Feed with Home Assistant and Tasker

This guide walks you through setting up your Android device to automatically display your camera feed when someone rings the doorbell, providing a seamless and efficient monitoring solution.
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July 19, 20243 minutes
My Recommended Smart Home Products:  Zigbee Edition (Part 2)
Posted inGadgets Home Assistant Tuya

My Recommended Smart Home Products: Zigbee Edition (Part 2)

Whether you're looking to enhance your home's safety with leak sensors, monitor your fridge's temperature, or trigger automations with a simple button press, these devices have you covered.
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July 23, 20243 minutes

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