Joram H
@joramh.bsky.social
I would run both and leverage both pro’s.
Zigbee: generally cheaper, better availability and more types of devices. Devices can be more finicky to set up, it’s marginally less reliable and the quality of individual devices can be lower.
Z-Wave: The exact opposite of what I mentioned for zigbee.
Zigbee: generally cheaper, better availability and more types of devices. Devices can be more finicky to set up, it’s marginally less reliable and the quality of individual devices can be lower.
Z-Wave: The exact opposite of what I mentioned for zigbee.
July 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I would run both and leverage both pro’s.
Zigbee: generally cheaper, better availability and more types of devices. Devices can be more finicky to set up, it’s marginally less reliable and the quality of individual devices can be lower.
Z-Wave: The exact opposite of what I mentioned for zigbee.
Zigbee: generally cheaper, better availability and more types of devices. Devices can be more finicky to set up, it’s marginally less reliable and the quality of individual devices can be lower.
Z-Wave: The exact opposite of what I mentioned for zigbee.
Isn’t that just a whole other instance of a Home Assistant 😉
April 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Isn’t that just a whole other instance of a Home Assistant 😉
Just go to Settings -> Area, Labels and Zones -> Home
April 10, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Just go to Settings -> Area, Labels and Zones -> Home
Please report it as a bug to Home Assistant. I’m not 100% sure but I think the Sections view is technically still in beta. I’m sure they’d love the feedback.
April 6, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Please report it as a bug to Home Assistant. I’m not 100% sure but I think the Sections view is technically still in beta. I’m sure they’d love the feedback.
I suspect the quality has more to do with the audio processor than the mic itself, although a mic array certainly would help.
I’m not aware of any way to upgrade the experience with the Atom Echo, unfortunately.
I’m not aware of any way to upgrade the experience with the Atom Echo, unfortunately.
March 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I suspect the quality has more to do with the audio processor than the mic itself, although a mic array certainly would help.
I’m not aware of any way to upgrade the experience with the Atom Echo, unfortunately.
I’m not aware of any way to upgrade the experience with the Atom Echo, unfortunately.
Personally I’m very happy with the BlitzWolf BW-SHP15, they are Zigbee based, but I don’t know if they have US version.
I’ve heard good things about the Third Reality Plugs, I assume they do have a US version.
I’ve heard good things about the Third Reality Plugs, I assume they do have a US version.
March 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Personally I’m very happy with the BlitzWolf BW-SHP15, they are Zigbee based, but I don’t know if they have US version.
I’ve heard good things about the Third Reality Plugs, I assume they do have a US version.
I’ve heard good things about the Third Reality Plugs, I assume they do have a US version.
Another great indication to use locally controlled smart home devices as much as possible.
February 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Another great indication to use locally controlled smart home devices as much as possible.
I can highly recommend you to try it out, although to be fair it’s a massive rabbit hole so be prepared.
February 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I can highly recommend you to try it out, although to be fair it’s a massive rabbit hole so be prepared.
That’s bold 😉 From experience I’d say it’s better to be wrong even though you’re right 😂
February 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
That’s bold 😉 From experience I’d say it’s better to be wrong even though you’re right 😂
Yeah the UI is confusing on that front sometimes. Coming from yaml automations I quickly learned the UI isn’t always indicative of possibilities and limits.
My transitions worked as expected tonight, so 5 minutes doesn’t seem to be the actual limit.
My transitions worked as expected tonight, so 5 minutes doesn’t seem to be the actual limit.
January 31, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Yeah the UI is confusing on that front sometimes. Coming from yaml automations I quickly learned the UI isn’t always indicative of possibilities and limits.
My transitions worked as expected tonight, so 5 minutes doesn’t seem to be the actual limit.
My transitions worked as expected tonight, so 5 minutes doesn’t seem to be the actual limit.
This is the first time I’m hearing light transitions max out at 5 minutes. I’ve setup some 20 minute transitions during the evening, so I guess I need to pay attention if they adhere to the 20 minutes tonight.
Great write up.
Great write up.
January 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This is the first time I’m hearing light transitions max out at 5 minutes. I’ve setup some 20 minute transitions during the evening, so I guess I need to pay attention if they adhere to the 20 minutes tonight.
Great write up.
Great write up.
You don’t necessarily need a remote to make the switch. When you remove a light from the Hue bridge it automatically goes into pairing mode. Makes it really easy to adopt it in your preferred zigbee controller.
January 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
You don’t necessarily need a remote to make the switch. When you remove a light from the Hue bridge it automatically goes into pairing mode. Makes it really easy to adopt it in your preferred zigbee controller.
It depends, do you spend a lot of time changing settings in Zwave JS? As long as I’m not buying new Zwave devices, I use the dashboard maybe once or twice a year.
Did you set up you automations with device_id’s or entity_id’s? If the latter, migration isn’t that daunting. Just transfer the naming.
Did you set up you automations with device_id’s or entity_id’s? If the latter, migration isn’t that daunting. Just transfer the naming.
January 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It depends, do you spend a lot of time changing settings in Zwave JS? As long as I’m not buying new Zwave devices, I use the dashboard maybe once or twice a year.
Did you set up you automations with device_id’s or entity_id’s? If the latter, migration isn’t that daunting. Just transfer the naming.
Did you set up you automations with device_id’s or entity_id’s? If the latter, migration isn’t that daunting. Just transfer the naming.
Generic x86-64
Install Home Assistant on Generic x86-64 systems (e.g. Intel NUC)
www.home-assistant.io
January 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Hope your recovery goes smoothly. Will your limited mobility be temporary or are new devices an option?
First, motion activated lights. In a multistory home with a partner, add an ‘intercom’ to notify your partner if you need help. Depending on the climate connected heating/cooling can be helpful.
First, motion activated lights. In a multistory home with a partner, add an ‘intercom’ to notify your partner if you need help. Depending on the climate connected heating/cooling can be helpful.
January 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hope your recovery goes smoothly. Will your limited mobility be temporary or are new devices an option?
First, motion activated lights. In a multistory home with a partner, add an ‘intercom’ to notify your partner if you need help. Depending on the climate connected heating/cooling can be helpful.
First, motion activated lights. In a multistory home with a partner, add an ‘intercom’ to notify your partner if you need help. Depending on the climate connected heating/cooling can be helpful.
Why would you? No need to add stress to your hopefully relaxing vacation. Even if it’s just a minute or two.
January 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Why would you? No need to add stress to your hopefully relaxing vacation. Even if it’s just a minute or two.
Just one, Home Assistant is a giant rabbit hole, enjoy!
January 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Just one, Home Assistant is a giant rabbit hole, enjoy!
I love to hear more about this too. This sounds like a preview of the future we’re heading for!
January 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I love to hear more about this too. This sounds like a preview of the future we’re heading for!
Yes, but it only supports device types Apple has implemented. So some sensors you’ve setup in Home Assistant don’t show up in Apple Home. It’s a limitation on Apple’s side.
Lights, switches, motion sensors, air quality sensors, media players, camera’s and security alarms all work.
Lights, switches, motion sensors, air quality sensors, media players, camera’s and security alarms all work.
January 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Yes, but it only supports device types Apple has implemented. So some sensors you’ve setup in Home Assistant don’t show up in Apple Home. It’s a limitation on Apple’s side.
Lights, switches, motion sensors, air quality sensors, media players, camera’s and security alarms all work.
Lights, switches, motion sensors, air quality sensors, media players, camera’s and security alarms all work.
Well deserved, congratulations!
January 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Well deserved, congratulations!
I get why they picked this time but I totally agree with you, it should be user configurable. Lots of professions have 24/7 shifts for example.
January 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I get why they picked this time but I totally agree with you, it should be user configurable. Lots of professions have 24/7 shifts for example.
This has to do with the clean up processes #homeassistant does right before 4:45 am. This ensures the backups are as small as possible.
I believe they are evaluating if the time will be user configurable in the future.
I believe they are evaluating if the time will be user configurable in the future.
January 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This has to do with the clean up processes #homeassistant does right before 4:45 am. This ensures the backups are as small as possible.
I believe they are evaluating if the time will be user configurable in the future.
I believe they are evaluating if the time will be user configurable in the future.
Oh for sure! But could make it easier in the future in case the USB connectivity was the issue.
January 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Oh for sure! But could make it easier in the future in case the USB connectivity was the issue.