Turning an Android Panel into a Home Assistant Display
This guide walks you through converting an Android panel into a reliable, single-purpose smart home display.
George Worthy
Spotify Integration in Home Assistant
This guide explains how to set up the official Spotify integration in Home Assistant so you can control playback and browse your Spotify library from the Home Assistant UI and automations.
Zigbee vs Bluetooth: Which is Better for Your Smart Home?
Zigbee or Bluetooth? Choosing the right protocol can make a big difference to your smart home. Here’s a simple breakdown of how they compare.
How I use smart alarms with Home Assistant?
Zigbee smoke, carbon monoxide, and gas alarms should always be treated as standalone safety devices first.
They need to be loud, local, and reliable on their own.
Home Assistant doesn’t replace that, but it gives you much quicker notice that something is happening.
How to Sideload Apps (Including Kodi) on the D-Color Google TV
This guide explains how to sideload applications (APK files) onto the D-Color Google TV running Android TV OS.
Choosing the Right Home Automation Server (for Home Assistant)
We stock a large range of Home Assistant servers that come pre-installed with Home Assistant OS. Each machine is hand-picked to provide reliable, local smart home control with silent, fanless operation. Below, we compare the specifications of each model so you can decide which one is the right choice to run your Home Assistant server on.
How to Set up the DOMRAEM WLED Controller (ESP32) With the WLED WiFi Remote (Home Assistant)
This guide walks you through setting up the ESP32 LED controller, connecting it to WLED, pairing the remote, and getting everything running smoothly. Not only but you can even add it to your Home Assistant setup allowing clean and easy automations.
How to setup the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is an official Zigbee and Thread adapter designed by Nabu Casa to give you a powerful, stable, and future-proof smart home network. It combines a high-performance Zigbee coordinator with a full Thread Border Router in one compact device — ideal for users who want the fastest, most reliable way to connect Zigbee devices today and Matter-over-Thread devices tomorrow.
Are Smart Home Products Effective at Saving Energy Over Winter?
Winter is when energy bills hit hardest — and it’s also when smart home technology proves its real value. While no single device is a magic fix, the latest research shows that well-designed smart heating systems consistently help households cut waste, improve comfort, and make heating far more efficient during the coldest months.
Setting up the Sonoff Zigbee Motion Sensor
Want instant, reliable motion-activated automations — without cloud delays or Wi-Fi issues?
The SONOFF SNZB-03P is a Zigbee 3.0 motion sensor that connects directly to your Home Assistant Zigbee network for fast, local, battery-friendly detection. Use it to trigger lights, secure entryways, save energy, or automate hallways and bathrooms with zero lag.