Home Assistant has just taken the covers off of its latest device: the Connect ZBT-2, which is a big USB dongle that will give your smart home a high-performance Zigbee or Thread connection. It’s the ...

If you would like to start your journey by setting up your own home automation system, Zigbee, offers a robust wireless protocol, and has been transforming the way we control and automate our homes.

These smart home brands offer reliable, local-first integrations with Home Assistant, enabling faster, cleaner, more ...

Built on the Zigbee 3.0 standard, the Smart Color Bulb ZL4 works with a wide range of compatible hubs, including Home Assistant (ZHA / Zigbee2MQTT), Amazon Echo devices with built-in Zigbee, ...

Imagine walking into your home and having everything respond to your needs without lifting a finger. Lights adjust to the perfect brightness, blinds open or close to keep your home at the ideal ...

Sluggish automations can make your smart home feel unresponsive, which can ruin the user experience. Diagnosing the issue can be difficult, since there are so many variables you have to consider. Here ...

You could already control Sengled bulbs with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. Now, you can use Siri, too -- but you'll need to upgrade your hub. Originally ...

Hot on the heels of the launch of its big Z-Wave stick, Home Assistant is launching a slightly smaller stick to support Zigbee and Thread protocols. The Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 USB adaptor ...

A smart light is one the best beginner smart home devices you can buy. They’re almost exactly the same as conventional LED bulbs, except they have built-in wireless connectivity so that you can ...

Sengled, the smart lighting company that’s hedged its protocol bets by making Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth smart bulbs, has announced a slew of new products at CES 2022. The most intriguing is the ...