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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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The Home Assistant Area Card for Lovelace is here

Dec 5, 2021

The previously teased Area Card is the latest addition to the list of official Lovelace components. Read on to see this Home Assistant card in action.

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Home Assistant's configuration is getting a splash of colour

Dec 5, 2021

In what is shaping up to be a major update to the interface, Home Assistant 2021.12 will add colours to the currently rather monotonous configuration options.

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Introducing the Button Entity in Home Assistant Core

Dec 4, 2021

Buttons are similar to switches, but whereas switches can be considered virtual latching switches, a button is a virtual momentary switch.

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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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Want to use Valetudo? Get a discounted Dreametech robot vacuum cleaner

Nov 26, 2021

If you have been holding off using Valetudo, today's discount on Dreametech robot vacuum cleaners might just tempt you.

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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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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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Fire HD Tablets: A Smart Home Upgrade at a Smart Price This 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 Project

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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