Zigbee2MQTT enables Zigbee devices to communicate with your home automation software via MQTT. Utilizing a Raspberry Pi as a dedicated Zigbee hub provides flexibility in device placement. Running ...

The affordable Aqara Hub M2 supports up to 128 Zigbee devices, and it has an integrated infrared blaster. But in some respects, Aqara locks you into its own ecosystem. The Aqara Hub M2 is an ...

It all starts with trying out a smart TV or smart lights. Soon, you'll find smart speakers, smart plugs, smart switches, and smart locks. Like many, I have a hodgepodge of smart devices in my home.

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Smart home platforms are like the famous xkcd comic. Every new one is designed to become the “one ring,” but it usually becomes just another standard to follow. Homey Pro attempts to bridge that gap ...

If you would like to start your journey by setting up your own home automation system, Zigbee, offers a robust wireless protocol, and has been transforming the way we control and automate our homes.

Upgrade your home security with wireless cameras that includes HomeKit compatibility. HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do ...

The Aqara G5 Pro Wi-Fi delivers impressive security and connectivity features, making it ideal for tech-savvy users looking to seamlessly extend their smart-home ecosystem outdoors. The G5 Pro is ...

I’m a smart home nerd. That’s a given after running a smart home-focused website for nearly a decade and testing pretty much every platform, system and setup available. As such, people often ask me ...

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...

Aqara’s smart plug works well, but an old design and high price tag keep us from recommending it to anyone other than Aqara Hub users.