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I replaced my smart home hub with a $120 mini PC, and my smart home finally feels responsive

… Over time, I realized that making Zigbee devices work with the Echo wasn’t straightforward. The built-in Zigbee module and other wireless protocols were finicky. None of them recognized my smart TV, smartphones, smartwatch, or any other smart devices automatically. …

May 1, 2026 · Samir Makwana

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I built a Home Assistant automation that saves power daily, and nobody in my family even knows it exists

… 07 / 8 Technology What open standard, co-developed with Apple, Google, and others, did Home Assistant add support for to improve smart home device interoperability? A Zigbee 3.0 B Matter C Z-Wave Plus D Thread Mesh Correct! …

May 7, 2026 · Samir Makwana

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Home Assistant freed me from the smart home brand wars, and now I buy whatever works

… A good smart home isn’t better because every device comes from the same company. It’s better because the devices understand their roles and work together reliably. …

Apr 30, 2026 · Jeff Butts