I wish I had known about the SMLIGHT ZigBee/Thread Coordinators sooner!
SMLIGHT coordinators are the perfect choice for anyone just diving into ZigBee. SLZB-06 series is easy to use and comes with future-proofing Thread support.
Sonoff ZigBee Bridge U isn’t what you think!
I expected Sonoff ZB Bridge U to be a next gen ZigBee bridge with Matter support. Turns out, there is much more to talk about!
Aqara “Everything” M3 Hub
When I started my home automation adventure, the current problem was the number of ecosystems needed to outfit your smart home. Aqara M3 Hub has a long list of protocols to match that!
Sonoff ZB Micro did it! (and bonus ZigBee device)
A long time ago, I took an angle grinder to the humble Sonoff Micro, will I do this again? Meet Sonoff ZB Micro and Sonoff ZB Contact (SNZB-04P) - the latest devices from the ZigBee ecosystem.
This keyless entry is PRO: SwitchBot Lock Pro
SwitchBot Lock Pro offers comprehensive upgrades over the original, combining enhanced design, stronger performance, and a faster mechanism for keyless entry
I damaged the cheapest Smart Socket with power metering for you
Sonoff S60 has an exeptional price for a smart socket with a power meter - I decided to check it out and see how flashable it is
The end of Tasmota? Sonoff SwitchMan M5 Matter
These are one of the least expensive Matter devices to automate your lights. Will Sonoff SwitchMan M5 Matter put an end to Tasmota?
Meross TRV to the rescue?
I got my hands on another TRV - this time from Meross. I heard good things about the brand so I wanted to see if Meross TRV would be good to manage smart heating.
Aqara brings Thread sensors but…
Aqara brings new Thread sensors to their ecosystem. First sensors to support Matter this way are Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 and Aqara Contact Sensor P2
Multi-lights for your ceiling from Aqara
This is the biggest light I held in my hands so far. It's ZigBee and it comes from Aqara - meet Aqara Ceiling Light T1M
