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Read our practical, step-by-step walkthroughs to help you set up, configure, and improve your smart home. These articles focus on real-world use, covering installations, integrations, and best-practice setups using popular platforms, devices, and protocols.
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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…
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Setting up the XIAO Smart IR Mate
Learn how to set up the XIAO Smart IR Mate and connect it to home assistant.
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Setting up the Sonoff Zigbee Door/Window Sensor with Home Assistant
Want to know instantly when a door or window opens — without relying on cloud apps or Wi-Fi? The Sonoff Zigbee Door/Window Sensor connects directly to your Home Assistant Zigbee network for fast, local, and reliable automation. You can use it to turn lights on/off, save energy and keep track of who's where.
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Two Way Switching Using a Shelly
In this guide we will explain how a Shelly 1L can be used to provide two way switching
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