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

… However, I became interested in the DIY route to build custom sensors : a door sensor with a magnetic reed switch, a motion sensor with a PIR module, a light sensor for automated lighting based on brightness, and a temperature & humidity sensor with a DHT22 sensor. …

May 1, 2026 · Samir Makwana

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

… I can look for a reliable Zigbee sensor, a decent Wi-Fi switch, a Matter-compatible bulb, or whatever else fits the room, without worrying as much about whether the manufacturer’s app will play nicely with everything else. …

Apr 30, 2026 · Jeff Butts

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

… A Zigbee 3.0 B Matter C Z-Wave Plus D Thread Mesh Correct! …

May 7, 2026 · Samir Makwana