Some devices listed above working in WiFi and other use the ZigBee or Sub1Ghz.įor the ZigBee devices is necessary a bridge (ZigBee/WiFi) and we suggest to use the ConBee that is a USB key (must be inserted in our Raspberry) that is compatible with all ZigBee devices.įor the Sub1Ghz devices is necessary a bridge (Sub1Ghz/WiFi) and we suggest to use the SonOff 433Mhz/WiFi that is compatible with all 433MHz devices.įor home automation we suggest to use ZigBee object for the distance covered thank to Mesh and for the low latency. Note: some device for use in local mode, without the access thru Internet, must be reprogrammed, see for example the tutorial regarding the EPS8266-01. Home Assistant is a software package for Raspberry that permit to create a environment (network) where you can include and control a lot of hardware (HW) of different producer in a unique interface for automate your home. This for guaranteed a high level of security issue. NOTE: We suggest to connect your Raspberry by a LAN cable to your router or access point. Home Assistant is compatible with a loot of brand like: Amazon, Google, IKEA, Philips, Xiaomi, SonOff, etc. We suggest Home Assistant for control all the objects present in our home, the HW that we suggest is here.īy Home Assistant is possible create a network that control and make interoperable between them all those objects present in our home. The ideal solution would be to design home automation system from scratch to simplify the installation of the various parts but this is only possible when building a new home. Normally a Home Automation is based on different HW/SW tools because we install it in our house, during the years, some different brand solutions for gate opener, lighting, home alarm, etc.

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ConBee II ZigBee gateway + XIAOMI – AQARA, sensors & actuators.Example of automation for Garden Irrigation.ESPHome for drive EPS8266-01s or EPS8266-01 in Home Assistant.Third party add-on or plug-in for Home Assistant.Introduction to Home Assistant Automations.Suggested kit for install Home Assistant.Remotely access to Home Assistant (from Internet).

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