| Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Lightstrip |
Matter (BETA) |
Surprisingly, I found this device preferable to bulbs due to its stability and fewer connectivity issues. However, I switched to a Matter over Thread CCT Driver, leading to its retirement. |
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| Amazon Fire 10 HD (2017) |
Fully Kiosk Browser |
This was my main 10-inch kitchen kiosk for two years until it suddenly lost power and never recovered. Rest in peace. |
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| Sonos Era 100 |
Sonos |
I used Sonos for multi-room music but eventually sold them at a flea market. They are excellent devices, though. |
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| Sonos Symfonisk Lamp Gen 2 |
Sonos |
- |
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| Sonos Symfonisk Gen 1 |
Sonos |
- |
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| Onju Voice |
ESPHome |
A beautiful device, but I couldn't tolerate the false positives from the microwake word. |
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| Navien NR-40D |
navien_boiler |
A smart thermostat from the manufacturer that performs poorly with Home Assistant. I do not recommend purchasing this. |
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| Lenovo Thinksmart View |
Fully Kiosk Browser |
Is this the perfect standalone tablet for HA? |
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| SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus |
Zigbee Home Automation |
I still use this dongle because of irreplaceable Zigbee devices. |
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| Zemismart Matter over Thread Built-in Battery Blind Motor (20/28mm) |
Matter (BETA) |
In Korea, 28mm tube blinds are commonly used. |
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| Neo Coolcam Zigbee 3.0 Power Plug |
Zigbee Home Automation |
Connects via Z2M or ZHA. Highly reliable and can monitor power usage up to 16A. Very affordable with a slim profile, available for under $10 on Aliexpress. Recommended if you use Zigbee. |
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| Eve Energy |
Matter (BETA) |
Supports up to 11A. Currently not recommended due to its large size, which can physically interfere with nearby plugs. |
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| HejHome Smart Plug Air |
Matter (BETA) |
Supports up to 10A. Very slim and supports power measurement, but its Matter-over-WiFi feature is a drawback. |
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| Aqara Door and Windows Sensor P2 |
Matter (BETA) |
Excellent but slightly more expensive than the previous Zigbee model. The battery specification is unique. |
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| Elfin EW11 |
HomeAssistant Addon for Hillstate (Hyundai HT Wallpad + RS-485) |
An RS485 to WIFI dongle that connects the installed wall pad (HNF-I2101) with HA. |
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| Amazon Fire 10 HD (2019) |
Fully Kiosk Browser |
I no longer use tablets for wall pads. |
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| Brewista Artisan Electric Gooseneck Kettle |
- |
Not a smart device, but aesthetically pleasing. I use it for brewing coffee. |
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| ITOP 03 Coffee Grinder |
- |
A Chinese clone of the Varia VS3 grinder. |
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