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From Devolo Home Control to Home Assistant: loc...
Summary: Devolo will shut down its Home Control servers on December 31, 2025. Remote access via app/web will be discontinued; the system will only function in a limited offline capacity....
From Devolo Home Control to Home Assistant: loc...
Summary: Devolo will shut down its Home Control servers on December 31, 2025. Remote access via app/web will be discontinued; the system will only function in a limited offline capacity....
The ultimate Z-Wave adapter - Home Assistant Co...
The ZWA-2 noticeably improves Z-Wave in Home Assistant: greater range, more stable connections, and an antenna that delivers even in challenging floor plans. The 800-series chip and SmartStart/S2 make the...
The ultimate Z-Wave adapter - Home Assistant Co...
The ZWA-2 noticeably improves Z-Wave in Home Assistant: greater range, more stable connections, and an antenna that delivers even in challenging floor plans. The 800-series chip and SmartStart/S2 make the...
Matter smoke detector with alarm sounder - How ...
The Matter smoke detector HS1SA-M by Heiman is currently the only known Matter smoke detector whose siren can be actively triggered via Home Assistant. A prerequisite for this is an...
Matter smoke detector with alarm sounder - How ...
The Matter smoke detector HS1SA-M by Heiman is currently the only known Matter smoke detector whose siren can be actively triggered via Home Assistant. A prerequisite for this is an...
Stiftung Warentest: Home Assistant dominates sm...
In the latest test by Stiftung Warentest (08/2025), Home Assistant emerged as the clear winner among 14 smart home systems. It excels with maximum device compatibility, reliable offline operation, and...
Stiftung Warentest: Home Assistant dominates sm...
In the latest test by Stiftung Warentest (08/2025), Home Assistant emerged as the clear winner among 14 smart home systems. It excels with maximum device compatibility, reliable offline operation, and...
Matter vs. Zigbee: Which devices are better sui...
If you use Home Assistant, you have certainly asked yourself the following question: Which smart home technology is better suited for me, Matter or Zigbee? Both standards offer significant advantages,...
Matter vs. Zigbee: Which devices are better sui...
If you use Home Assistant, you have certainly asked yourself the following question: Which smart home technology is better suited for me, Matter or Zigbee? Both standards offer significant advantages,...
The top 10 tips for optimally organizing your H...
A well-organized Home Assistant system is the key to an efficient and user-friendly smart home. If you pay attention to a good structure from the very beginning, you will maintain...
The top 10 tips for optimally organizing your H...
A well-organized Home Assistant system is the key to an efficient and user-friendly smart home. If you pay attention to a good structure from the very beginning, you will maintain...
Smart smoke detectors in commercial areas, publ...
What does the EN 14604:2005 standard regulate? The EN 14604:2005 standard specifies minimum requirements for smoke alarms in private residential areas. Among other things, it regulates alarm sensitivity, testing functions,...
Smart smoke detectors in commercial areas, publ...
What does the EN 14604:2005 standard regulate? The EN 14604:2005 standard specifies minimum requirements for smoke alarms in private residential areas. Among other things, it regulates alarm sensitivity, testing functions,...
Domestic electrical systems in Germany – what a...
What are you allowed to do yourself when it comes to electrical installation – and where do you need an electrician? Find out which tasks are permitted for smart home...
Domestic electrical systems in Germany – what a...
What are you allowed to do yourself when it comes to electrical installation – and where do you need an electrician? Find out which tasks are permitted for smart home...
Can I also use Zigbee products without Home Ass...
Zigbee products can also be used without Home Assistant – for example directly with Alexa, via manufacturer hubs, or through open platforms like Homey Pro. In this article, we will...
Can I also use Zigbee products without Home Ass...
Zigbee products can also be used without Home Assistant – for example directly with Alexa, via manufacturer hubs, or through open platforms like Homey Pro. In this article, we will...
Smart Home Protocols – An Overview of the Most ...
Choosing the right protocol determines how reliable and energy efficient your smart home is. It also determines whether devices from different manufacturers are compatible with each other. If you make...
Smart Home Protocols – An Overview of the Most ...
Choosing the right protocol determines how reliable and energy efficient your smart home is. It also determines whether devices from different manufacturers are compatible with each other. If you make...