In the ever-evolving landscape of smart home technology, the choice of wireless protocol becomes a pivotal decision, influencing the seamless connectivity and interoperability of devices. Let’s delve into the intricacies of Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, examining their origins, features, and applications to empower you with the knowledge…
Category: Zigbee
Zigbee
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Zigbee2MQTT -> ZHA
There are many opinions about which Zigbee solution is best for the Home Assistant. Some swear by Zigbee2MQTT and others want ZHA or Deconz solution. All three have their advantages and disadvantages.For a long time, I have used Zigbee2MQTT as a solution for the Zigbee network at home. It consists…
Smart home
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Firmware upgrade
Even if you have a closed smart home network, you may want to upgrade the firmware on your Zigbee and Z-wave devices when there is an upgrade.When you upgrade the firmware on a device, it will both correct errors and remove any security holes. It can also come with new…
Smart home
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Develco Smart Plug mini
To be able to control kettles, ice cubes, coffee makers, etc., it is easiest to install a small smart plug between the unit and the socket.When you do this, you get the opportunity to create automation that turns on / off the devices, and you get the opportunity to measure…
Automation
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Namron 4 channel switch
Namron has an 8-button smart switch that comes in both Z-Wave and ZigBee edition. By integrating this switch into the smart house, you can program the buttons to perform various functions. Everything from controlling the music, volume, light, heat, etc.To make the automation on this switch work, we have to…
Smart home
Automation
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Every smart home needs a brain
After testing slightly different solutions, the choice for our smart home solution fell on Home Assistant. Home Assistant is one of the world’s largest smart home integrators, with over 1700 integrations of devices and services. At the same time, it is based on open source, which makes the solution very…