My Zigbee Network: 47 Devices and Zero Dropped Packets
Building a reliable Zigbee mesh took me 18 months of trial and error. I started with dropped commands, unresponsive sensors, and constant…
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Home Assistant vs SmartThings in 2026: An Honest Comparison
I have used both platforms extensively. Home Assistant runs my primary home. SmartThings runs a rental property I manage. After two years…
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Why I Track Every Watt: Building a Home Energy Dashboard
Six months ago I installed a Shelly EM on my main breaker panel. Since then I have collected over 4 million data…
