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A new firmware update is available for IKEA’s KLIPPBOK water leak sensor. Version 1.0.13 is currently being rolled out and is intended primarily to improve the stability of the new Matter-over-Thread devices. The update follows numerous community reports of connection and pairing problems with IKEA’s new Matter devices. IKEA Matter devices have recently faced criticism […]
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Home Assistant 2026.6 is now available, and the developers have implemented numerous improvements. The focus is on simpler dashboard creation, more powerful automations and significantly expanded infrared support. Home Assistant dashboards are easier to create One of the biggest changes concerns the dashboard editor. Until now, users adding a new card first had to decide […]
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Several Matter smoke detectors from Sensereo are now officially available for Home Assistant. The manufacturer has joined the “Works with Home Assistant” program. The certified devices are the Sensereo MS-1 smoke detector and the Sensereo MSC-1, which also detects carbon monoxide. Both devices can be integrated locally into Home Assistant via Matter-over-Thread. This adds more […]
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With the FRITZ! Smart Energy 250*, AVM offers a simple way to read digital electricity meters and integrate the data into your smart home. The sensor becomes particularly useful with Home Assistant, because its readings can be used directly in the Energy Dashboard. This gives you a detailed overview of electricity consumption, power drawn from […]
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Firmware version 1.9.15 is now available for the IKEA BILRESA dual-button remote control. This is the first officially released firmware update for IKEA’s new Matter remote. Users report that the update is already being distributed through various systems and can be installed via Home Assistant, among others. BILRESA Update to Matter 1.4 The most important […]
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Many owners of balcony solar systems with battery storage want to feed as little electricity as possible into the public grid. Ideally, the system should supply only as much power as the household actually needs. Current systems often use dedicated smart meters that measure electricity consumption almost in real time and adjust the inverter output […]
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With Home Assistant 2026.7, the Open Home Foundation is releasing one of the most significant updates in recent years. The focus is a completely redesigned automation experience intended to make getting started much easier. At the same time, the Matter integration receives a new technical foundation, Zigbee management has been modernized, and numerous detailed improvements […]
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Home Assistant 2026.8 is the August update for the smart home platform. The new features include a simpler local web address, new web server settings, clearer cloud management, and more control over entity IDs. The update also adds 15 new integrations as well as additional triggers and conditions for automations. Home Assistant is continuously developed […]
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The SwitchBot Plug Mini is a compact Matter socket that integrates conventional household appliances into a smart home system. The device is aimed primarily at beginners and budget-conscious users and even undercuts the price of the recently introduced IKEA GRILLPLATS socket. While the IKEA socket is currently available for around €8.99, the SwitchBot Plug Mini* […]
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The Shelly Plug M Gen3 is a smart indoor Wi-Fi socket that combines conventional switching functions with modern technology. In addition to remotely controlling connected devices, the plug provides integrated power measurement and Matter support for seamless integration into smart home systems such as Home Assistant. Installation and setup Installing the Shelly Plug M Gen3 […]
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