Tag: Zigbee

Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 + ZHA The most brainless native Zigbee gateway connects (almost) all Zigbee devices – Home Assistant Step-by-Step Tutorial EP 16

Following the previous tutorial on plug-and-play Home Assistant Green setup, today we will introduce Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 with ZHA (Zigbee Home Automation), a native Zigbee connection solution that is also beginner-friendly. With the combination of Home Assistant Green + Connect ZBT-1, you no longer need to be afraid of using Home Assistant as your smart home central system because "setting up Home Assistant seems complicated", nor do you have to succumb to other cloud central systems. "You want to HA after all, why not do it from the beginning?" Right🤣

The Ultimate Guide to the Smart Home in 2025! – SMART HOME EP 6

Whether you want to get into a smart home or want to improve the smart home system at home, today’s article covers everything from how to start building a smart home to how to improve your existing smart home, all shared with you without any secret! Let’s get started! 2 Important Principles for Building a Smart Home When many people think about smart homes, they quickly start to worry about which system to choose, how to handle network connections, which devices to buy, and what scenarios and automation to implement. Based on my use of smart homes, The family has 2 years of experience. Before making all preparations, clearly understand the 2 principles, which will help the whole...

What smart home devices are connected to my Home Assistant? – Smart Home Smart Home EP 5

There are many smart home devices on the market, but not all of them are suitable for me. If you are new to smart home, you may not know where to choose because of the dazzling array of smart home devices. This article will introduce you to Dankeju. Which smart home devices are connected to Home Assistant? I hope it will help you choose the device. I think lighting control is one of the two most important things to deal with when getting started with a smart home (the other is curtains). There are many ways to control lights. You can refer to the full analysis of smart home lighting control solutions. There is always one that suits you! ...

How to connect Home Assistant to (almost) all Zigbee devices through Zigbee2MQTT – Home Assistant Step-by-Step Tutorial EP 2

Zigbee has low latency, low power consumption, and simple network topology, making it the most suitable connection method for smart home devices. Zigbee2MQTT is the best and most complete Zigbee network construction solution in Home Assistant. We will guide you step by step!

A complete analysis of smart home lighting control solutions: smart switches, smart bulbs, smart relays, there is always one that suits you!

Lighting control is the most basic and core application in smart homes, and there are various solutions for lighting control, such as: smart switches, smart light bulbs, smart relays...etc., today this article will focus on various Analyze the plans, whether it is a new house, an old house or a rental house, you can find a plan that suits you! Smart switch: the best choice for new decoration. As the name suggests, it replaces ordinary traditional switches with smart switches. If it is a new decoration or you want an ultimate solution, then choose this! Advantages Compatible with traditional usage habits: no matter...

A picture will help you understand the relationship between smart home devices and central systems. What is the gateway? When is a gateway needed? Taking Zigbee and WiFi devices as an example – Smart Home EP 2

Getting into smart home, but still confused about the difference between gateway and central system? After reading this article, you will have a clear understanding of the essential elements of a smart home and will no longer waste money!

Three essential elements of a smart home. The degree of laziness determines the degree of intelligence of the home.

"Technology always comes from human nature." This advertising line from more than 20 years ago is still so relevant today. If you are like me, you are not the laziest, only lazier. If you are like us, you guess who will get out of bed and turn off the lights every day before going to bed (and if you win, I will get out of bed). If you are like me, you will think about it every day when you go out. "Are the lights turned off? Is the air conditioner turned off?" Then building a smart home will definitely be the best decision of your life! Today, I will introduce to you what a smart home is, and then tell you where to start! What is a "smart home"? Smart Home(S...

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