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Smart Home

The sensors, switches, lights, and automation devices that power my fully automated home — all running through Home Assistant.

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Home Assistant

The brain of my smart home. Open-source, local control, no cloud dependency. Runs all automations, voice control, dashboards, and integrations.

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Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle

Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle

TI CC2652P + CP2102N dual-chip coordinator. Preloaded with Z-Stack firmware. Plug and play with Home Assistant — this is what connects all my Zigbee devices.

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Sensors
Airthings View Plus

Airthings View Plus

Comprehensive air quality monitor — CO2, VOCs, radon, humidity, temperature, and pressure. Integrated into Home Assistant for automated ventilation.

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Aqara Motion Sensor P1

Aqara Motion Sensor P1 (3 Pack)

Zigbee motion detector for automations and alarm systems. 5-year battery life. I have these throughout the house for lighting automations and presence detection.

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Aqara Door and Window Sensor

Aqara Door & Window Sensor (3 Pack)

Wireless Zigbee contact sensor. Triggers automations when doors or windows open — lights, notifications, alarm system. Tiny and reliable.

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Aqara Water Leak Sensor

Aqara Water Leak Sensor (3 Pack)

Zigbee water leak detector. Placed under sinks, washing machine, and water heater. Instant phone alerts if water is detected.

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Smart Lighting
Sengled Zigbee Smart Bulb

Sengled Zigbee Smart Bulb (6 Pack)

BR30 dimmable flood light, soft white 2700K. Zigbee so they run locally through Home Assistant — no cloud, no lag. My go-to for recessed lighting.

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WiZ Smart LED GU10

WiZ Smart LED GU10 (12 Pack)

Full colour and tunable white, 2200-6500K. WiFi connected, works with Home Assistant. Perfect for accent and track lighting throughout the house.

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WILLED Motion Sensor Light

WILLED Motion Sensor Light (10 Pack)

Wireless rechargeable motion-activated night lights. Warm white, perfect for hallways, stairs, bathrooms, and closets. No smart home integration needed — just stick them up.

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Switches & Plugs
Kasa Smart Light Switch

Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200

Single pole WiFi switch. No hub required, works with Home Assistant, Alexa, and Google. Reliable and easy to install — needs neutral wire.

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Smart Double WiFi Light Switch

Smart WiFi Double Light Switch (2 Gang)

Two switches in one box. WiFi, no hub needed. Controls two separate lights from one switch plate. Great for rooms with multiple light circuits.

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THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug

THIRDREALITY Zigbee Smart Plug (4 Pack)

15A Zigbee plugs with real-time energy monitoring. I use these to track power consumption on workshop tools and automate devices through Home Assistant.

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Voice Assistants
Amazon Echo Show 8

Amazon Echo Show 8

Smart display with Alexa. I use these for voice control throughout the house, viewing Home Assistant dashboards, video calls, and smart home camera feeds.

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Google Nest Speaker

Google Nest Speaker

Google Assistant smart speaker. Great sound quality, works with Home Assistant through the Google Home integration. In every room for voice control and music.

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Other Smart Devices
Aqara Smart Pet Feeder C1

Aqara Smart Pet Feeder C1

Automatic cat and dog feeder with app control and scheduling. Works with Google, Alexa, Siri, and SmartThings. Feeds the cats on schedule even when we're away.

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