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Navigating the world of smart home technology can be overwhelming. Whether you are just starting with Home Assistant, looking for the best Zigbee sensors, or wanting to build professional-grade WLED lighting displays, I’m here to help.

On this site, you’ll find a curated collection of the smart home products I personally use and vouch for. Unlike massive review sites, every item listed here—from Sonoff relays to Aqara sensors—has been tested in my own home.

My goal is to bridge the gap between complex DIY automation and everyday convenience. Explore my latest videos, grab my custom iOS Shortcuts, or shop my exclusive WLED controllers designed to make addressable LEDs plug-and-play.

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Offers
Govee
Monthly Offers
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KeysFan
Windows 11 Keys
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Plaud
Note
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Addressable LEDs
WS2811/12B RGBIC Addressable Seed Pixel Christmas Lights
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Ali Express
12V WS2815 Seed Pixel Fairy Lights (with Backup Data)
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Aroidful
3 PIN LED Strip Connectors 10mm
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BERIXDEEP
5m 5V WS2811 addressable LED diffused rope strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
1m WS2812E eco RGB addressable high density LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 12V RGB WS2811 addressable FCOB LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 12V RGB WS2815 addressable LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 5V addressable LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 5V RGBW addressable LED strip
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HIWTSI
NO-USB Tiny WLED controller (Wi-Fi/MQTT/Home Assistant)
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USB-A Mini WLED controller (Wi-Fi/MQTT/Home Assistant)
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USB-C Mini WLED controller (Wi-Fi/MQTT/Home Assistant)
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Huudngeje
ESP32-CAM-MB
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Muzata
Medium Depth Aluminium LED Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Medium Depth Silicone Flexible LED Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Shallow Depth Aluminium LED Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Spotless Aluminium LED Corner Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Spotless Aluminium LED Diffuser Channel
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ruimeimei
WS2811 Addressable Waterproof RGB LED String Lights
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Tesfish
5m 12V WS2811 addressable LED diffused rope strip
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TOPXCDZ
5m 5V RGBW addressable LED strip
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TOPXCDZ
WS2814 5m 12V RGBWW LED Strip
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Apps
Controller for HomeKit
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HomeBatteries
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HomeLights
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Toolbox Pro (for Shortcuts)
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Audio
Bluetooth shower speaker
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Cameras & Doorbells
Aqara
G4 Video Doorbell
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Eufy
Indoor Camera
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Logitech
Circle View Outdoor Camera
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Reolink
PoE Outdoor Security Camera (RLC-520A)
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Reolink
PoE Video Doorbell Camera
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Reolink
Reolink 4K NVR PoE CCTV Security Camera System (with 2TB HDD)
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Sonoff
CAM Outdoor Smart Camera | CAM-B1P
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Sonoff
CAM Pan-Tilt 2 Smart Indoor Home Security Camera (CAM-PT2)
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Sonoff
CAM-S2 Slim Gen2
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Climate
Airversa
Purelle AP2 True HEPA Air Purifier (HomeKit Over Thread)
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Brunner
Polarys Twinair 5 Split Air Conditioner
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Tado
Smart Radiator Valve
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Tado
Smart wired thermostat starter kit
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Warmer System
Radiator/Underfloor heating actuator
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Controllers & Buttons
Aqara
Button
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Aqara
Cube T1 Pro
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Onvis
HS2 Smart Button
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Shelly
Button 1
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Shelly
Plus i4 WiFi/Bluetooth Switch Controller
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Sonoff
NSPanel Pro Smart Home Control Panel (US)
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Sonoff
Orb 4-In-1 Zigbee Smart Scene Button | SNZB-01M
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Sonoff
SNZB-01P Zigbee Button
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Sonoff
SwitchMan M5 Wall Switch
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THIRDREALITY
Smart Garage Door Opener
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THIRDREALITY
Smart Mechanical Keyboard MK1
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THIRDREALITY
Zigbee Button
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Tuya
Zigbee Smart Fingerbot Plus
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Hubs & Dongles
Aqara
Hub E1
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Aqara
Hub M2
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Aqara
Hub M3
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Broadlink
RM4 Pro
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Raspberry
Pi 5 (4GB Starter Kit, 64GB SD card, 27w power supply, case)
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Raspberry
Pi 5 (8GB)
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SMLight
SLZB-06 PoE Zigbee coordinator
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Sonoff
Dongle Max Zigbee/Thread PoE Dongle | Dongle-M
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Sonoff
NSPanel Pro Smart Home Control Panel (US)
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Sonoff
ZBDongle-E Universal Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus
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Sonoff
Zigbee Bridge Ultra
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Sonoff
Zigbee/Thread USB Dongle Plus MG24
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SwitchBot
Hub 2
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SwitchBot
Hub 3
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THIRDREALITY
MZ1 Zigbee Smart Bridge
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Lighting
WS2811/12B RGBIC Addressable Seed Pixel Christmas Lights
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Aqara
Dual Relay Module T2
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Aqara
T1 LED Strip 2m
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Aqara
T1M Ceiling Light
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Aroidful
3 PIN LED Strip Connectors 10mm
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BTF-LIGHTING
1m WS2812E eco RGB addressable high density LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 12V RGB WS2811 addressable FCOB LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 12V RGB WS2815 addressable LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 5V addressable LED strip
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BTF-LIGHTING
5m 5V RGBW addressable LED strip
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Candeo
Zigbee dimmer dial
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Govee
M1 LED Strip 2m
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Govee
Outdoor Triad Flood Light
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Govee
Permanent outdoor lights
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HIWTSI
NO-USB Tiny WLED controller (Wi-Fi/MQTT/Home Assistant)
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HIWTSI
USB-A Mini WLED controller (Wi-Fi/MQTT/Home Assistant)
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HIWTSI
USB-C Mini WLED controller (Wi-Fi/MQTT/Home Assistant)
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IKEA
JETSTRÖM (JETSTROM) Zigbee Panel Light
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Muzata
Medium Depth Aluminium LED Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Medium Depth Silicone Flexible LED Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Shallow Depth Aluminium LED Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Spotless Aluminium LED Corner Diffuser Channel
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Muzata
Spotless Aluminium LED Diffuser Channel
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Nanoleaf
4D Screen Mirror Lighting Kit
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Nanoleaf
Essentials B22 Bulb
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Nanoleaf
Essentials LED Strip 2m
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Nanoleaf
Shapes Hexagon Starter Kit
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ruimeimei
WS2811 Addressable Waterproof RGB LED String Lights
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Shelly
1 WiFi 16A Relay
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Shelly
Plus 1 Mini WiFi 8A Relay
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Shelly
Plus 2PM dual channel smart relay
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Sonoff
MINI Extreme Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Switch | MINI-DIM
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Sonoff
MINI Extreme Zigbee Dimmer Switch | MINI-ZBDIM
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Sonoff
MINI-D Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
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Sonoff
MINIR4 WiFi Smart Relay
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Sonoff
MINIR4M Smart Relay
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Sonoff
Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch | MINI-DIM-E
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Sonoff
Orb-MW2 Matter Over WiFi Double Smart Wall Switch | MINI-2GS-E
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Sonoff
Orb-ZBDIM Zigbee Dimmer Wall Switch | MINI-ZBDIM-E
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Sonoff
SwitchMan M5 Wall Switch
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Sonoff
ZBMINI Zigbee Smart Relay
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Sonoff
ZBMINIL2 Zigbee smart relay (no neutral)
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Sonoff
ZBMINIR2 Zigbee Smart Relay
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Tesfish
5m 12V WS2811 addressable LED diffused rope strip
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THIRDREALITY
Smart Color Bulb ZL1
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TOPXCDZ
5m 5V RGBW addressable LED strip
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Twinkly
Dots Christmas Lights
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5V USB COB Flexible LED Strip
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Locks
Aqara
U200 Smart Lock with Matter over Thread
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Simpled
SF Series Smart Lock with keypad and fingerprint reader
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SwitchBot
Lock
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SwitchBot
Lock Pro
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WELOCK
Touch41 Fingerprint Smart Lock
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Misc
Bluetooth shower speaker
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AJK
ESP32-S3 Waveshare e-paper driver for 7.5" E-paper panel
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Ali Express
Adjustable Length Automatic Chain Window Opener Motor
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Apple
AirTag
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ESR
Geo Wallet
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ESR
iPhone 17 Pro Max screen protectors
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ESR
MagSafe Silicone Case
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Glowstone
Smart Self Heating Mug (Fine Bone China, Dishwasher Safe)
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Hayatec
USB-C Rechargeable Soldering Iron
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Huudngeje
ESP32-CAM-MB
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LISEN
3 in 1 MagSafe Wireless Charging Station
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Plaud
Note
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Raspberry
Pi 5 (4GB Starter Kit, 64GB SD card, 27w power supply, case)
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Raspberry
Pi 5 (8GB)
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Rolling Square
Edge Pro Tablet Kit
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Sonoff
BMT01 BBQ Meat Thermometer
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Sonoff
SWV-BSP Zigbee Smart Water Valve
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THIRDREALITY
Smart Mechanical Keyboard MK1
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TORRAS
Ultra Thin iPhone 16 Pro Case
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YOCTOSUN
Magnifying Glasses with LED Lights, and 5 Detachable Lenses
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140W Magnetic USB-C Adapter 2-Pack (40Gbps)
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2-Pin COB LED Strip Connectors
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Bed Pressure Sensor Pad (Corded)
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NFC tag stickers
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Polystyrene LED Appropriate Coving
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Solid Plastic NFC Tag Discs
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Networking
FireBrick
2900 Router/Firewall/MQTT server
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Referrals
Monzo
Bank Account
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Peloton
Bike
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Tesla
Model S/3/X/Y+
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Virgin
Pure Smart Water Dispenser
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Retrofit Devices
Canisteo
Matter over Thread custom fit blinds
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Sonoff
NSPanel Pro Smart Home Control Panel (US)
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Sonoff
SWV-BSP Zigbee Smart Water Valve
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SwitchBot
Blind Tilt
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SwitchBot
Bot Button Pusher
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SwitchBot
Curtain v3
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SwitchBot
Lock
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SwitchBot
Lock Pro
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Tuya
Zigbee Smart Fingerbot Plus
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Robots
SwitchBot
K10+ Pro Mini Robot Vacuum
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SwitchBot
S10 Robot Vacuum & Mop
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SwitchBot
S20 Robot Vacuum & Mop
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Security
Sonoff
SenseGuard DW Gen2 Zigbee Door/Window Sensor | SNZB-04PR2
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Sensors
Aqara
Contact Sensor
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Aqara
FP1E Presence Sensor
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Aqara
FP2 Presence Sensor
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Aqara
P1 Motion Sensor
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Aqara
Temperature and Humidity Sensor
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Aqara
Vibration Sensor
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Aqara
Water Leak Sensor
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LinknLink
eMotion Pro Presence Sensor
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LinknLink
eMotion Ultra Presence Sensor
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Onvis
SMS2 Motion/Light/Temperature/Humidity Sensor
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Refoss
Smart Energy Monitor (EM06P)
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Sensereo
MS-1 Smart Smoke Alarm
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Shelly
Plus i4 DC WiFi/Bluetooth Switch Controller
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Sonoff
AirGuard CO2 Matter Over Wi-Fi Air Quality Monitor | SAWF-08P
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Sonoff
AirGuard PM2.5/PM10 Matter Over Wi-Fi Air Quality Monitor | SAWF-07P
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Sonoff
AirGuard TH 3.6'' LCD Zigbee Temperature And Humidity Sensor | SNZB-02DR2
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Sonoff
SenseGuard DW Gen2 Zigbee Door/Window Sensor | SNZB-04PR2
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Sonoff
SNZB-02D Zigbee LCD Temperature/Humidity Sensor
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Sonoff
SNZB-02LD Zigbee IP65 LCD Smart Thermometer (Probe Version)
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Sonoff
SNZB-02WD Zigbee IP65 LCD Smart Temperature/Humidity Sensor
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Sonoff
SNZB-03P Zigbee Motion Sensor
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Sonoff
SNZB-04 Zigbee Contact Sensor
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Sonoff
SNZB-05P Zigbee Water Leak Sensor
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Sonoff
SNZB-06P Zigbee Human Presence Sensor
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SwitchBot
Contact/Motion Sensor
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THIRDREALITY
Zigbee Contact Sensor
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THIRDREALITY
Zigbee Motion Sensor
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THIRDREALITY
Zigbee Vibration Sensor
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THIRDREALITY
Zigbee Water Leak Sensor
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Smart Plugs, Switches & Relays
Click Smart+
Zigbee Double Smart Socket
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Innr
Zigbee Smart Plug With Energy Monitoring
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Meross
Matter WiFi Smart Plug
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Refoss
HomeKit WiFi Smart Plug
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Refoss
P11S WiFi Smart Plug with power monitoring (Euro socket)
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Refoss
R11 WiFi relay with power monitoring
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Shelly
1 WiFi 16A Relay
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Shelly
Plus 1 Mini WiFi 8A Relay
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Shelly
Plus 2PM dual channel smart relay
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Shelly
Plus i4 DC WiFi/Bluetooth Switch Controller
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Sonoff
4CHPROR3 4-gang Wi-Fi Smart Relay
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Sonoff
Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch | BASIC-1GS
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Sonoff
Fusion Matter Over WiFi Smart Wall Switch | Orb-MW1
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Sonoff
Fusion Roller Shutter Wall Switch Enclosure | ERBS
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Sonoff
Fusion Series Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Shutter Switch | MINI-ZBRBS-E
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Sonoff
Fusion Wall Switch Enclosure | E1GS/E1GSL
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Sonoff
Fusion Zigbee Wall Switch (No Neutral Required) | Orb-ZBW1L
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Sonoff
iPlug S60 Zigbee Smart Plug
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Sonoff
MINI DUO 2-Gang Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch | MINI-2GS
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Sonoff
MINI DUO 2-Gang Zigbee Smart Switch | MINI-ZB2GS
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Sonoff
MINI DUO-L 2-Gang Zigbee Smart Switch | MINI-ZB2GS-L
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Sonoff
MINI Extreme Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Switch | MINI-DIM
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Sonoff
MINI Extreme Zigbee Dimmer Switch | MINI-ZBDIM
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Sonoff
MINI-D Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
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Sonoff
MINI-RBS Roller Shutter Switch
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Sonoff
MINIR4 WiFi Smart Relay
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Sonoff
MINIR4M Smart Relay
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Sonoff
Orb-DIM Matter Over WiFi Dimmer Wall Switch | MINI-DIM-E
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Sonoff
Orb-MW2 Matter Over WiFi Double Smart Wall Switch | MINI-2GS-E
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Sonoff
Orb-ZBDIM Zigbee Dimmer Wall Switch | MINI-ZBDIM-E
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Sonoff
SwitchMan Zigbee Smart Wall Switch (ZBM5 80/86 Type)
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Sonoff
ZBMICRO Zigbee USB Smart Plug
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Sonoff
ZBMINI Zigbee Smart Relay
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Sonoff
ZBMINIL2 Zigbee smart relay (no neutral)
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Sonoff
ZBMINIR2 Zigbee Smart Relay
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Sonoff
Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Switch | MINI-ZBRBS
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THIRDREALITY
Energy Monitoring Smart Plug UZ1
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ZemiSmart
Matter over WiFi smart switches with OLED strip
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Window Covers
Canisteo
Matter over Thread custom fit blinds
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SmartWave
Smart Blinds (Matter over Thread)
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SmartWings
Matter over Ethernet, PoE Smart Shades
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Sonoff
Fusion Series Orb-ZBRBS Zigbee Shutter Switch | MINI-ZBRBS-E
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Sonoff
Zigbee Smart Roller Shutter Switch | MINI-ZBRBS
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SwitchBot
Blind Tilt
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SwitchBot
Curtain v3
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