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Should you switch from Zigbee to Matter in 2026? What to really choose for your smart home?
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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
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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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Vaultwarden and Home Assistant: Create Your Self-Hosted Password Manager (Complete Guide)
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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
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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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The Perfect System to Never Run Out of Batteries Again
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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
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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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