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Posted on16/08/202630/05/2026Zigbee

When Zigbee Devices Misbehave: A Friendly Introduction to Home Assistant ZHA Device Handlers

by LarsLeave a comment on When Zigbee Devices Misbehave: A Friendly Introduction to Home Assistant ZHA Device Handlers

If you’ve been using Home Assistant for a while, chances are you’ve had that Zigbee device. You know the one. The sensor that proudly reports…

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Posted on25/07/202624/07/2026Home Automation

120 Zigbee Devices Later: My Move from Zigbee2MQTT to ZHA

by LarsLeave a comment on 120 Zigbee Devices Later: My Move from Zigbee2MQTT to ZHA

I have recently started a new project in my Home Assistant setup that I have called “Better Zigbee”. The goal is not necessarily to replace…

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Posted on20/07/202618/05/2026Automation

Use Blitzortung Lightning Alerts to Protect Your Home with Home Assistant

by LarsLeave a comment on Use Blitzortung Lightning Alerts to Protect Your Home with Home Assistant

Summer thunderstorms can arrive quickly, especially in areas where weather conditions change fast. While most Home Assistant users connect Blitzortung lightning data to visual notifications…

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Posted on04/07/202614/05/2026Automation

Tour de France Automation Magic: Connecting Zwift, Home Assistant, and Smart Lighting

by LarsLeave a comment on Tour de France Automation Magic: Connecting Zwift, Home Assistant, and Smart Lighting

When the Tour de France begins each summer, it turns everyday TV viewing into a months-long celebration of endurance, strategy, and pure suffering (for the…

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Posted on19/06/202607/05/2026Automation

Flash Your Lights When Thunderstorms Approach with Home Assistant and Blitzortung

by LarsLeave a comment on Flash Your Lights When Thunderstorms Approach with Home Assistant and Blitzortung

Home Assistant automations do not always have to solve a practical problem. Sometimes the best projects are simply the ones that make your smart home…

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Posted on05/06/202610/05/2026Automation

5 Home Assistant Automations That Actually Reduce Power Usage

by LarsLeave a comment on 5 Home Assistant Automations That Actually Reduce Power Usage

Every year on June 5th, World Environment Day reminds us that small changes can have a real impact on energy consumption and sustainability. Smart homes…

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Posted on21/03/202615/03/2026Integration

Build Your European Smart Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Z-Wave, Zigbee & MQTT in Home Assistant

by LarsLeave a comment on Build Your European Smart Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Z-Wave, Zigbee & MQTT in Home Assistant

Welcome to your smart home journey! If you’re in Europe and have chosen Home Assistant as your brain, you’ve made a fantastic, privacy-focused decision. But…

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Posted on09/12/202511/12/2025Zigbee

Upgrading My Home Assistant Zigbee Network to the New ZBT-2 Controller

by LarsLeave a comment on Upgrading My Home Assistant Zigbee Network to the New ZBT-2 Controller

A reliable Zigbee coordinator is the foundation of every stable smart home. After running my network for a long time using the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0…

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