Home Assistant
The brain of my smart home. Open-source, local control, no cloud dependency. Runs all automations, voice control, dashboards, and integrations.
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The gear
Smart home gear I actually use.
The sensors, switches, plugs, bulbs and speakers running my Home Assistant smart home. Each one is in my house, and each link goes to where you can get it.
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Platform
Smekitlly Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle
20dBm output with TI CC2652P + CP2102N dual-chip coordinator. Preloaded with Z-Stack 3.x.0 firmware. Plug and play with Home Assistant — this is what connects all my Zigbee devices.
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Airthings View Plus
Comprehensive air quality monitor — CO2, VOCs, radon, humidity, temperature, and pressure. Integrated into Home Assistant for automated ventilation.
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Aqara Motion Sensor P1 (3 Pack)
Zigbee motion detector for automations and alarm systems. 5-year battery life. I have these throughout the house for lighting automations and presence detection.
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SONOFF SNZB-01P Zigbee Button
Small Zigbee wireless button for Home Assistant automations. I use these for simple room controls with single press, double press, and long press actions.
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Aqara Door & Window Sensor (3 Pack)
Wireless Zigbee contact sensor. Triggers automations when doors or windows open — lights, notifications, alarm system. Tiny and reliable.
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Aqara Water Leak Sensor (3 Pack)
Zigbee water leak detector. Placed under sinks, washing machine, and water heater. Instant phone alerts if water is detected.
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THIRDREALITY Zigbee Color Bulbs (4 Pack)
Full-colour Zigbee bulbs I run in sets around the house. They are always powered, so they also act as routers and strengthen the Zigbee mesh.
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Sengled Zigbee Smart Bulb (6 Pack)
BR30 dimmable flood light, soft white 2700K. Zigbee so they run locally through Home Assistant — no cloud, no lag. My go-to for recessed lighting.
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WILLED Motion Sensor Light (10 Pack)
Wireless rechargeable motion-activated night lights. Warm white, perfect for hallways, stairs, bathrooms, and closets. No smart home integration needed — just stick them up.
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Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200
Single pole WiFi switch. No hub required, works with Home Assistant, Alexa, and Google. Reliable and easy to install — needs neutral wire.
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Smart WiFi Double Light Switch (2 Gang)
Two switches in one box. WiFi, no hub needed. Controls two separate lights from one switch plate. Great for rooms with multiple light circuits.
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4 Button Zigbee Smart Scene Switch
Battery-powered 4-button Zigbee scene switch for Home Assistant automations. I use this style for quick room controls without opening a dashboard.
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THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug (4 Pack)
15A Zigbee plugs with real-time energy monitoring. I use these to track power consumption on workshop tools and automate devices through Home Assistant.
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Amazon Echo Show 8
Smart display with Alexa. I use these for voice control throughout the house, viewing Home Assistant dashboards, video calls, and smart home camera feeds.
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Google Nest Speaker
Google Assistant smart speaker. Great sound quality, works with Home Assistant through the Google Home integration. In every room for voice control and music.
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Home Assistant's own local voice speaker. I have three: attic office, living room and workshop. Order it from the Home Assistant store.
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Aqara Smart Pet Feeder C1
Automatic cat and dog feeder with app control and scheduling. Works with Google, Alexa, Siri, and SmartThings. Feeds the cats on schedule even when we're away.
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