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I tested the Sonoff SNZB-02DR2 Zigbee temperature and humidity sensor in Hubitat and Home Assistant. With AAA batteries, a large 3.6-inch display, and perfect reliability, here’s why it’s my favorite budget sensor.
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Looking for the best hardware for Home Assistant without buying a new mini-PC or Raspberry Pi? Here is how I built a fast, stable, bare metal Home Assistant system using a 2012 HP laptop, SSD upgrade, Hubitat integration, and AI-assisted dashboards.
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My Hubitat to Home Assistant transition abruptly stopped, but for the best reason. I found a hybrid setup that keeps flawless Alexa control while unlocking Home Assistant automations with Big Pickle AI.
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From Headless to Headful: Turning My Old Mac Mini into a Home Assistant Dashboard with HAOS-kiosk When I first put Home Assistant bare-metal onto an old Apple Mac Mini I had lying around in the closet, I was convinced it was going to be a headless server. Install HAOS, tuck the Mini into the closet, … Read more
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