What’s the difference between the Roborock S7, Q7, and Q7 Max?
The Roborock S7, Q7, and Q7 Max are three popular robot vacuum cleaners. This comparison will highlight the differences and commonalities of the three models.
Home Assistant not only needs hardware to run on. Once you get started, you will soon find yourself wanting to mount tablets on walls, install security cameras, and integrate every existing appliance in your home. Here I will cover all things hardware, that somehow relate to Home Assistant.
Bluetooth DIY Hardware Recommendations Smart Buttons Temperature and Humidity Sensors Wi-Fi Z-Wave ZigbeeThe Roborock S7, Q7, and Q7 Max are three popular robot vacuum cleaners. This comparison will highlight the differences and commonalities of the three models.
This DIY Zigbee chair occupancy sensor for Home Assistant doesn't require soldering, knowledge of electronics, or 3D-printing.
Three of Xiaomi's Bluetooth thermometers and hygrometers can be hacked and flashed with custom firmware.
Using the Android app IP Webcam, you can turn any old phone in to a security camera that integrates with Home Assistant.
Wyze has allowed the development of the Home Assistant custom component to continue, but not without any serious restrictions.
This custom component allows you to integrate Netgear's WA access points with Home Assistant. Tested are the WAX620, WAX610, and WAC510.
Wi-Fi temperature and humidity sensors do not require a hub. They connect directly to an access point and configured using a built-in web server or an app.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) has similar properties to Zigbee: It uses the same 2.4 GHz radio frequencies and consumes very little power.
In this article, you will find the best physical Wi-Fi smart buttons for use with Home Assistant. But be warned, there aren't many.
A list of the best Z-Wave smart buttons that are compatible with Home Assistant and can be used to adjust lights, set scenes, and much more.