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evcc doesn't talk to Tuya's cloud – but it can control any charger Home Assistant can. How to connect a Tuya wallbox and your solar inverter to evcc through Home Assistant, bridge...
How to create your own NFC attendance system with Home Assistant? All you need is an ESP32-C6, an RC522 reader, and ESPHome. The device communicates via Zigbee, and employee check-...
The October update for the popular smart home system, Home Assistant 2026.10 , is here! While previous months brought major technical changes under the hood, October focuses on fea...
The September update for the popular smart home system Home Assistant 2026.9 is here. While at first glance it brings a whole host of visual and practical features for everyday das...
USB stick, Ethernet/PoE or multi-radio for Zigbee and Thread? How to choose the right Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant in 2026 – from the official ZBT-2 to the SMLIGHT SLZB ra...
How to save on heating in 2026 with smart thermostatic radiator valves and Home Assistant: every room heats on its own schedule and the temperature drops automatically when nobody...
Forget about smartphones on your nightstand. The new smart home alarm clock from InkVision combines timeless wood aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Featuring an integrated B...
Learn how to easily fix compatibility issues with Tongou Zigbee devices in Home Assistant. Follow our step-by-step guide to install a custom ZHA quirk today.
Looking for a way to see the external probe temperature from your Tuya sensor directly in Home Assistant? In this guide from HomeBrainz, you’ll learn how a small custom Tuya quirk...
Underfloor heating is a popular choice for modern homes, offering even heat distribution and exceptional comfort. However, many people do not take full advantage of its benefits du...
Do you long for the advanced possibilities of Home Assistant but are put off by complex installation, Linux, and programming? We tested the hot new LinknLink ISG SE Box, which prom...
Home Assistant Green has long been a great choice as adequate hardware for Home Assistant. However, due to the AI boom and chip shortage, it has quickly and dramatically increase...
Have you recently encountered a problem adding a new device to the Tuya or SmartLife app? Then read on, because this is probably a huge problem and it's probably time to stop using...
Optimize your EV charging by linking your Smart Wallbox to your Photovoltaics (PV) system via Home Assistant. The system uses solar prediction data to dynamically adjust charging r...
Direct sun, glare, and heat can affect outdoor cameras in summer. A simple aluminium cover helps reduce overheating, protect against rain, and improve image quality.
Have you purchased a new Tuya sensor that works via Zigbee, but after eagerly pairing it with ZHA (Zigbee Home Automation), you noticed that either no entities appear, only some sh...
Mould grows where moisture meets a cold wall. How to use humidity sensors, Home Assistant's Mold Indicator and absolute humidity to see the risk at the coldest spot, ventilate at t...
The June release of Home Assistant 2025.6 brings a number of improvements, new features, and a few important changes that no user should miss. Here's a rundown of the most importan...
