Beelink MINI-S13 Mini PC, 12th Gen Intel Twin Lake-N150
Tiny mini PC perfect for running Home Assistant. Compact form factor with powerful processing capabilities.
Buy NowMy Smart Home Recommended Devices
When you're talking to people about your smart home I think it's important to stand by the products you recommend and use. Being a smart home technology content creator I am fortunate enough to work with some of the biggest brands out there in this sector and get to try a number of different devices out in my smart home.
Some of these products are simply amazing and as you can expect, some of them can be, well disappointing to say the least. I've put together this page so that you can see the products I use and by this definition, recommend unless otherwise stated.
Controllers
There are many options available when setting up a smart home controller. As I use Home Assistant, I've chosen hardware that provides great processing power and expansion for future needs.
Sensors
I use a range of sensors from different manufacturers and in general find them all to be pretty reliable. Most of my sensors are Zigbee based which is my primary network communication protocol.
Aqara Temperature & Humidity Sensor
Reliable Zigbee sensor for monitoring temperature and humidity levels throughout your home.
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Aqara PIR Motion Sensor
Compact motion sensor perfect for automation triggers and presence detection.
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Aqara Vibration Sensor
Detects vibrations, tilts, and movements - great for security and creative automations.
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Aqara Leak Detection Sensor
Early warning system for water leaks to prevent damage in your home.
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Meross MS605 Presence Sensor
Detects presence in a room with high accuracy and low power consumption.
Buy NowSmart Lighting
Upgrade your dumb lighting to smart lighting all whilst keeping your existing switches in place.
Shelly 1L Gen3
A one-channel smart switch tailored for lighting control in no Neutral wire installations, supports Wi-Fi and Matter
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Shelly 2L Gen3
A two-channel smart switch tailored for precise lighting control in No-Neutral-Wire installations, supports Wi-Fi and Matter
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A one-channel, dry contact smart switch for controlling lights and appliances, supports Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter, Bluetooth
Buy NowNetwork Controllers
Picking the right coordinator for use in Home Assistant can be a little tricky. I prefer to use Zigbee along with Zigbee2MQTT as it seems to have better device support.
Plugs and Power Strips
The majority of the plugs I use are Zigbee based with power monitoring capabilities, though I do have a number of Matter and Wi-Fi controlled devices as well.
Heating and Cooling
A smart heating or cooling system can help you save money by only running in the rooms that people are in.
Aqara W600 Radiator Thermostat
Replace your dumb TRV with this smart alternative, quiet, room by room temperature control, that's simple to install
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I've recently installed a smart lock on my house and it's been working flawlessly. It's a retrofit solution that's highly compatible with existing locks worldwide.
Miscellaneous
Various smart home devices for different automation needs.
Hubs
Hubs for connecting and controlling your smart home devices.
