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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WiiM Mini and Pro: Practical Alternatives to Chromecast Audio

Feb 12, 2023

The WiiM Mini and WiiM Pro are affordable alternatives to the discontinued Chromecast Audio, offering high-quality sound and versatility.

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A sunrise outside a bedroom window with open curtains.

SONOFF Introduces Smart Curtain Motor to the Market

Jan 19, 2023

The SONOFF Zigbee Smart Curtain Motor has the potential to be a game-changer in the smart home market

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The Wyze Cam Pan v3 is ready for the great outdoors

Jan 12, 2023

The Wyze Cam v3 boasts a revolutionary new design and is the company's first panning and tilting camera that is suitable for outdoor use.

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IKEA's VINDSTYRKA: A Smarter Air Quality Sensor

Jan 9, 2023

The IKEA VINDSTYRKA includes a screen, temperature and relative humidity sensors, and smart home connectivity for even more functionality.

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Aqara FP2 Unveiled: Elevating Home Automation with Advanced Presence Detection

Jan 9, 2023

While an exact release date has not been announced, the Aqara FP2 is expected to be available in the coming months, with official sources promising a Q1/2023 launch.

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A modern SwitchBot Hub 2 device is displayed prominently on a wooden table in a living room setting. The device shows a large digital display with the number 26 and a symbol indicating 62% humidity. In the background, there is a flat-screen TV mounted above a wooden console with a small, decorative bull figurine on it, all against a neutral wall.

A sleek design and Matter support for the SwitchBot Hub 2

Jan 6, 2023

The new SwitchBot Hub 2 not only adds Matter over Wi-Fi, but a temperature and humidity sensor, and increase infrared range.

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Aqara Launches the Cube T1 Pro with Zigbee 3.0 Compatibility

Nov 22, 2022

Aqara's Cube T1 Pro adds what we've all been waiting for: Zigbee 3.0 and HomeKit support, with promises of future compatibility with Matter.

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Philips Hue Festavia String Lights: A Smart Choice for Christmas

Nov 17, 2022

The Philips Hue Festavia string lights are set to release just in time for Christmas.

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SONOFF announces the NSPanel Pro with Zigbee

Jul 25, 2022

SONOFF's NSPanel Pro has an ambient light sensor, microphone, speaker, and Zigbee capabilities and promises tight integration with Home Assistant.

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ESPHome will support the Wi-Fi enabled Raspberry Pi Pico W

Jul 6, 2022

ESPHome might soon have to change its name, as support for the Raspberry Pi Pico W is coming. It retains the RP2040 and 40-pin GPIO, but adds 802.11n Wi-Fi.

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