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View all →Smart Bulbs vs Smart Plugs vs Smart Switches: Which Should You Buy?
Bulb, plug, or switch? Compare local control, wiring, physical fallback, energy monitoring, and the right device for your smart home setup.
Motion Sensor for Pets & Wildlife Deterrence
Motion-activated sprinklers, ultrasonic repellers, and barking alarms compared—plus a local Home Assistant deterrent you can build with Z-Wave or Shelly.
Best Smart Switches for Ceiling Fans & 3-Way Circuits (2026)
Which smart wall switch is actually rated for a ceiling fan, and which 3-way wiring does each support? Compare Zigbee, Z-Wave, Matter, and Wi-Fi fan and lighting switches.
Home Assistant Notifications: Push Alerts to Your Phone
Send reliable Home Assistant push alerts to your phone: Companion App setup, the correct notify targets, groups, actionable buttons, local push, and troubleshooting.
Smart Home Devices: The No-Subscription, Local-Control Starter Guide (2026)
Build a smart home with no monthly fees: Home Assistant Green, Zigbee sensors, and local automations. A no-subscription starter architecture, step by step.
Home Assistant OS: Installation & Backup Guide
Step-by-step Home Assistant OS install on Green, Raspberry Pi, mini-PC, or Proxmox, plus encrypted backups, emergency kit, and disaster recovery.