Loqed Touch Smart Lock 2S: the connected lock that truly removes the key
14 min

Loqed Touch Smart Lock 2S: the connected lock that truly removes the key

For a month now, my front door has had no keyhole. No hidden spare, no emergency key: the mechanics have completely disappeared from the outside. Here's the complete and honest test of the Loqed Touch Smart Lock 2S, the keyless connected lock that Shelly rescued from extinction in 2024.

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What's Really Changing at Bitwarden (and What's Exaggerated)
9 min

What's Really Changing at Bitwarden (and What's Exaggerated)

For several months now, articles have been piling up about a Bitwarden that's changing quietly. Before panicking and migrating, I verified each piece of information one by one. Here's what's solid, what deflated, and the only question that really matters.

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Should you switch from Zigbee to Matter in 2026? What to really choose for your smart home?
14 min

Should you switch from Zigbee to Matter in 2026? What to really choose for your smart home?

Matter, Thread, Zigbee 4.0: 2026 has reshuffled all the cards in home automation in just a few months. Before migrating your existing installation or investing in new products, take five minutes to understand what's really changing and what it means for you.

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SMLight 2026 Range: The Guide to Choosing the Right Zigbee, Thread, and Matter Coordinator
17 min

SMLight 2026 Range: The Guide to Choosing the Right Zigbee, Thread, and Matter Coordinator

SLZB-06, SLZB-MR5U, SMHUB Nano, SLZB-Ultima… SMLight releases so many models that you end up not knowing which one to order. Yet today they're among the best Zigbee and Thread coordinators on the market. Let's untangle the entire range together so you leave with just one reference in mind: the right one.

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Zigbee 4.0: New Features, Long Range, and Hardware Compatibility
18 min

Zigbee 4.0: New Features, Long Range, and Hardware Compatibility

Many predicted Zigbee's slow demise against Matter and Thread. Then, on November 18, 2025, the CSA unveiled Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi, the protocol's biggest evolution in ten years. We break down the real new features and, most importantly, answer THE question: do you need to change your coordinator and sensors?

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Vaultwarden and Home Assistant: Create Your Self-Hosted Password Manager (Complete Guide)
17 min

Vaultwarden and Home Assistant: Create Your Self-Hosted Password Manager (Complete Guide)

It's often said that every password should be unique, complex, and impossible to guess. But in a world where we have dozens, if not hundreds, of accounts, how do we do that? Commercial password managers are convenient, but entrusting all your credentials to a company raises a real question of trust. In this article, we show you how to create your own password manager with Vaultwarden and Home Assistant, for a secure, local, and fully customized solution.

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No Neutral Wire? 3 Solutions for Smart Switches and Smart Bulbs
10 min

No Neutral Wire? 3 Solutions for Smart Switches and Smart Bulbs

Think it's impossible to use a smart switch and a smart bulb together on a no-neutral circuit? This technical hurdle has long been a frustrating reality. Today, we'll explore three approaches that finally allow these two components to coexist, transforming this "impossible" pairing into a perfectly functional setup within Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 Review: The Z-Wave Long Range Revolution
12 min

Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 Review: The Z-Wave Long Range Revolution

Boasting an advertised range of 1.6 kilometers, the new Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 promises to definitively solve our smart home coverage issues. After walking over 200 meters in my neighborhood to put this Z-Wave Long Range antenna to the test, I'm delivering my full verdict on what could very well be the solution we've all been waiting for.

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The Perfect System to Never Run Out of Batteries Again
8 min

The Perfect System to Never Run Out of Batteries Again

Battery failure is one of the most common and frustrating issues in home automation. A sensor stops responding, an automation fails – and the cause is often the same. This article walks you through creating a bulletproof battery monitoring system in Home Assistant, combining a clear dashboard and proactive alerts so this annoyance becomes a thing of the past.

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Solving the No-Neutral-Wire Issue with Smart Switches
7 min

Solving the No-Neutral-Wire Issue with Smart Switches

The absence of a neutral wire in switch boxes is one of the major challenges in home automation. This technical limitation prevents smart switches from functioning properly and significantly restricts automation possibilities.

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