Home Assistant, ESPhome, and Smart Home News

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates and developments in the world of smart home technology! As a devoted Home Assistant and ESPHome enthusiast, I am committed to providing you with comprehensive coverage of everything related to smart homes and their products. From cutting-edge advancements to innovative features, my articles cover it all.

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A computer screen surrounded by smart lights from Philips Hue.

Philips has discounted several Hue lights for Cyber Monday

Nov 27, 2021

Despite numerous cheaper alternatives appearing on the market, you will unlikely find many with the same light quality as that produced by Philips Hue bulbs.

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Grab a Roborock robot vacuum cleaner at a steal this Black Friday

Nov 26, 2021

The discounted Roborock S series of robot vacuum cleaners have long been a community favourite.

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An abstract view of a room corner where a warm LED strip light runs along the edge where the ceiling meets the wall. The wall has vertical teal and black stripes, creating a striking contrast with the warm light. The lower part of the image shows a window emitting a soft blue light, adding a layer of depth and colour contrast to the scene.

Snag a discounted Gledopto Zigbee 3.0 bulb or LED controller in this Black Friday deal

Nov 26, 2021

If you want to add some Zigbee 3.0-powered lighting to your setup, now is the chance to do so with these Black Friday deals on Gledopto products.

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Home Assistant integrates nicely with these discounted LIFX bulbs

Nov 25, 2021

These four discounted LIFX bulbs connect directly to your Wi-Fi access point and integrate with Home Assistant using local polling.

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The Fire HD tablets are up to 50% cheaper for Black Friday

Nov 25, 2021

The Fire HD tablets, including the latest 10.1" model, are up to 50% off. I have recommended these tablets for wall-mounting - even without a discount.

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Bag a bargain Ender 3 3D printer for your next ESPHome adventure

Nov 25, 2021

If you have been dreaming of a Creality Ender 3 series 3D printer for your next ESPHome project, now might be the time to take the plunge.

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Grab the Nvidia Shield TV with Android TV at a rare discount

Nov 19, 2021

The Nvidia Shield TV is one of my favourite smart home devices. If you were thinking of adding one to your setup, today is the day to make that purchase.

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