Transforming your home lighting with smart devices can enhance convenience, energy efficiency, and ambiance. This guide walks you through setting up a smart lighting system using Home Assistant and Zigbee-enabled devices. From pairing smart bulbs and switches to creating motion-activated automations and customized lighting scenes, you’ll learn how to build...

Zigbee is a reliable, low-power wireless protocol ideal for building a smart home network. This guide explains how to set up the Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-E) with Home Assistant to control a range of smart devices. You’ll discover how to connect the dongle, pair devices using the built-in...

Home Assistant is a powerful open-source platform that allows you to control and automate various smart devices within your home. This guide walks you through setting up Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 4, making it an affordable and flexible hub for managing smart devices. You’ll learn how to install...