Category: Tech

Home Assistant Plant Monitoring: easyplant Review + Zigbee Soil Sensor Setup Guide

I have a confession: I'm terrible with plants. Like, really terrible. My track record includes killing succulents (supposedly unkillable), letting herbs wither into dust, and somehow overwatering a cactus. So…

March 24, 2026

Home Automation Tech

Aqara M100 Hub Setup and Review

If you've explored the smart home world, you know that Zigbee devices often get a bad reputation for reliability issues. This stems partly from Zigbee's open-source nature, which I covered…

May 2, 2025aqara, home assistant, home automation, thread

Home Automation Tech

Getting Started with Home Assistant

In a world overflowing with smart home options – Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings – one platform stands out as the holy grail for tech enthusiasts: Home Assistant. If…

April 21, 2025home assistant, home automation

Zigee and Z-Wave Coordinater with Anker Hub

Home Automation Tech

Zigbee vs Z-Wave: Choosing the Right Protocol for Your Smart Home

When embarking on your home automation journey with Home Assistant, you'll quickly encounter both Zigbee and Z-Wave devices. Many new smart home enthusiasts wonder which protocol is superior. The simple…

April 7, 2025home automation, zigbee