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SmartHomeScene @SmartHomeScene
Joined February 2022
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Check out my latest article about Heiman's new UL and EN certified smoke sensors. These are also certified in the Works with Home Assistant program 👇 smarthomescene.com/reviews/h…

Heiman Smart Smoke Detectors Review (2026)

Detailed review of Heiman smart smoke detectors with UL 217 and EN 14604 certification. Zigbee and Matter over Thread models tested and compared.

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SwitchBot's new standing circulator fan is here and it's absolutely gorgeous. Review 👇 smarthomescene.com/reviews/s…
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I bought 6 of the most popular Zigbee contact sensors on AliExpress and tested them to see which one is the best! smarthomescene.com/reviews/a…

6 Cheap AliExpress Zigbee Door Sensors Tested

I tested 6 of the cheapest and most popular Zigbee door sensors from AliExpress. Here is how they compare on quality, price and Zigbee performance.

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This is the way
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I got Home Assistant set up in my apartment before I've even slept there 🏡
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Stupid simple DIY project I've been wanting to share all winter. Pellet level monitor with ESPHome: smarthomescene.com/diy/diy-p…

DIY Pellet Level Monitor with ESPHome

Monitor pellet levels in your boiler with an ESP32 and HC-SR04 sensor using ESPHome. Full wiring guide, config, and Home Assistant setup.

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A clickbait title and a lot of words to say... nothing. howtogeek.com/whats-the-deal…

What’s the deal with the Open Home Foundation, owners of Home Assistant?

The reason your smart home is safe.

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How to Set Up ChatGPT in Home Assistant

Learn how to set up ChatGPT in Home Assistant using the official OpenAI integration, configure Assist, and keep your API costs low.

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The new @sonoff_global SenseGuard DW Gen2 Door and Window sensor is pretty great. Review, disassembly and testing 👇 smarthomescene.com/reviews/s…

Sonoff SNZB-04PR2 Zigbee Door Sensor Review

The new Sonoff SNZB-04PR2 is a Zigbee door sensor with tamper detection that runs on two AAA batteries. Tested in Zigbee2MQTT and ZHA on Home Assistant.

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GUIDE: How to set up Home Assistant MCP server and integrate Claude AI 🧠🤖 smarthomescene.com/guides/ho…

Home Assistant MCP Server: The Complete Guide

Control your Home Assistant with AI. Learn what the MCP Server does, how to install it, and what AI can actually do in your smart home setup.

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Missed it so much smarthomescene.com/guides/ho…

How to Restore Developer Tools in Home Assistant

Developer Tools menu was removed from the Home Assistant sidebar in 2026.2. Here is where it went and how to get it back as a sidebar shortcut.

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AI in Home Assistant: Everything you need to know 🧠 smarthomescene.com/blog/home…

Home Assistant AI: Everything You Need to Know

Home Assistant AI explained: voice control, conversation agents, local and cloud integrations, wake words, and how to get started without overcomplicating it.

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The responsivness of this $4 Zigbee button from AliExpress. Very clicky!
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Tuya Zigbee SOS Smart Button Review

AliExpress Reviews: Tuya Zigbee SOS Smart Button model TS0215A with ID _TZ3000_nxdziqzc. Single-purpose alarm button for emergencies!

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Home Assistant Automation Examples for Beginners

20 beginner-friendly Home Assistant automations with working YAML. Lighting, security, climate, notifications, and daily routines covered.

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Installed and tested Graywind Shangri-La shades over the weekend smarthomescene.com/reviews/g…

Graywind Shangrila Motorized Zigbee Smart Shades

Graywind Shangrila shades work natively with ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT, no hub required. Here’s what to know before ordering.

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Made a fully working external converter for the Aqara Display Switch V1. You can now fully control and configure the display and buttons from Zigbee2MQTT! smarthomescene.com/guides/in…

Integrating Aqara Display Switch V1 in Z2M

Fully working Zigbee2MQTT external converter for the Aqara Display Switch V1 EU (WS-K02D), with full display control and button configuration.

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I set up and tested the SMLight SLZB-Ultima over the weekend. It's a modular powerhouse for Zigbee, Thread, Z-Wave and so much more. 👇 smarthomescene.com/reviews/s…

SLZB-Ultima: The Best Multiprotocol Coordinator

SMLight SLZB Ultima is a powerful, modular and expandable multiprotocol coordinator designed for Zigbee, Z-Wave and Thread with PoE, Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity.

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Very interesting app: Zigbee2HASS. Basically, Zigbee2MQTT without MQTT. Integrates directly to Home Assistant without a broker and uses the same zigbee-herdsman converter library. github.com/bushrangerlabs/zi…

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The new Zemismart mmWave Presence Sensor draws the same amount of power like a simple PIR motion sensor! I made a fully working Z2M external converter for anyone who needs it (ZHA quirk too!). Article 👇 smarthomescene.com/reviews/z…

Zemismart ZPS-Z1: Ultra Low-Power mmWave Sensor

The Zemismart ZPS-Z1 24GHz mmWave presence sensor draws only 4μA, matching PIR motion sensor efficiency with radar accuracy for static presence.

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Very interesting project github.com/oneofthemany/ZigB…

GitHub - oneofthemany/ZigBee-Matter-Manager: A high-performance Python based ZigBee Matter Manager...

A high-performance Python based ZigBee Matter Manager with Home Assistant support. Features a feature rich front end, MQTT, advanced packet analysis, debugging and mesh visualisation. - oneoftheman...

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