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.

As open-source projects, both Home Assistant and ESPHome are constantly evolving, with new features being added at a rapid pace. Keeping up with the latest updates can be a daunting task, even for someone as passionate as myself. That's why my articles are designed to bring you the most relevant stories, so you can stay informed and inspired.

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Home Assistant Yellow is coming to integrate all your devices

Sep 23, 2021

Home Assistant Amber features a custom board and a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. Find out why it matters and how it compares to the rest.

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Unplug and update your Hikvision security cameras and NVRs now

Sep 21, 2021

Millions of Hikvision security cameras and NVRs have a highest level of critical vulnerability. You must disconnect them and install an update.

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Xiaomi introduces the Wi-Fi 6 capable Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000

Sep 16, 2021

The Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 is about to take on the heavyweights of networking. It is an affordable, Wi-Fi capable, and fast mesh system.

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Xiaomi Simplifies: Goodbye Mi Branding, Hello Clarity

Sep 12, 2021

Xiaomi's branding and naming scheme is a complete and utter mess. A recent announcement is a first step in the right direction: Mi is dead.

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eWeLink eleases a Home Assistant Add-on for Sonoff Devices

Aug 26, 2021

This news shows that vendors are interested in integrating their smart home wares with Home Assistant. However, this integration shouldn't be used.

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Wyze will no longer integrate with Home Assistant

Aug 18, 2021

Wyze has never been open to third-party integrations, such Home Assistant. And now the unofficial API will likely cease to function, too.

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The IKEA STARKVIND being used as a sidetable

IKEA's breezy innovation: STARKVIND, the smart air purifier disguised as furniture

Aug 5, 2021

IKEA will start shipping their first smart air purifier called STARKVIND in October of this year. It uses Zigbee and has an integrated air quality monitor.

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The roborock S7's Auto-Empty Dock is here

Aug 1, 2021

The new Roborock Auto-Empty Dock is the perfect, but pricey, addition to the Roborock S7 robot vacuum cleaner.

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What are ESP Web Tools?

Jun 17, 2021

The bar for entry to the world of cheap ESP8266 and ESP32 has been lowered with the release of ESP Web Tools. But what exactly are they?

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The YIO Remote Two, displayed against a black background. To the left is the back of the remote, showcasing its sleek, silver casing with a speaker grille at the top. On the right, the front of the remote reveals a high-resolution touchscreen displaying a user interface with various smart home controls, below which are physical buttons for navigation and media control. The design is modern and minimalistic, reflecting its advanced technology for home automation.

Unfolded Circle Remote Two, an alternative to Harmony, will integrate with Home Assistant

Jun 9, 2021

The updated YIO Remote Two, an alternative to Logitech Harmony, will integrate with Home Assistant out of the box, promising a much easier setup.

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