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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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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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Creality Set to Release the Upgraded Ender 3 S1 3D Printer

Nov 11, 2021

The upcoming Ender 3 S1 is a user-friendlier upgrade to the Ender 3 V2. Find out what this 3D printer has to offer and why it might be for you.

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The Wyze Cam v3 supports RTPS

Nov 7, 2021

The Wyze Cam v3 finally supports RTSP, something Home Assistant users have been begging for. But, unfortunately, it is not what we were expecting.

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Aqara Launches Its First Zigbee 3.0 Sensors

Nov 3, 2021

Aqara's new Zigbee 3.0 sensors should allow for a seamless integration with other vendors. But there's a catch.

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A top view of a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W single-board computer. The board is green with a distinctive yellow GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) header area, and it features a central processor with the Raspberry Pi logo, a rectangular black chip to its right, a mini HDMI port, a micro USB power port, and two micro USB ports for peripherals. The components are mounted on the surface of the circuit board, which has printed labels for various connections.

The New US$15 Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W: Five Times Faster

Oct 28, 2021

Raspberry Pi has today announced the latest revision in its line of smaller than tiny computers: the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. And it's five times faster!

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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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A night scene showing a lit lighthouse beacon shining brightly against the dark sky. The light source is at the top of the lighthouse and is casting rays of light into the surrounding darkness. Stars are faintly visible in the sky, adding to the tranquillity of the scene. The perspective is from the base of the lighthouse looking up, emphasizing its height and the beacon's role as a navigational aid.

ESPHome Will Soon Track iBeacon Devices (Beacons)

Sep 12, 2021

A pull request, that was merged with ESPHome just ten days ago, promises big things: ESPHome will soon track iBeacon devices.

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