Smart Home, Smart Live, Smart Solutions
With the SONOFF Orb wall switches and wall sockets, Sonoff is launching a new generation of smart flush-mounted components on the European market. The series is designed for European Type E and Type F (Schuko) sockets and is permanently integrated into a standard flush-mounted box. Depending on the model, SONOFF uses either Matter over Wi-Fi or Zigbee, thus covering various smart home applications […]
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IKEA has released a new firmware update for its smart KLIPBPOK water leak sensor: Version 1.0.11 is now available via Home Assistant and can be updated directly from the dashboard. The water leak sensor is based on the open Matter standard, is small, easy to install, and has already proven popular with many users for monitoring critical areas such as under […]
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I'm a big fan of Home Assistant because hardly any other smart home system evolves so consistently and regularly. With each update, not only does the range of functions grow, but also its everyday usability. This was also the case in February: On February 4, 2026, Home Assistant 2026.2 was released – a release that focuses primarily on clarity, user-friendliness, and […]
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With the KLIPBPOK water leak sensor, IKEA expands its portfolio with a small but extremely useful safety device. The sensor detects leaking water early and uses the open Matter standard. This makes KLIPBPOK particularly suitable for users of open platforms like Home Assistant, but it is also compatible with common systems from Amazon, Apple, Google, Homey, and Samsung. […]
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The Home Assistant community regularly generates new ideas for controlling a smart home efficiently and elegantly. Besides classic dashboards on tablets or wall displays, an alternative approach is increasingly coming into focus: a dedicated display with an E-Ink screen. A project recently presented in the subreddit demonstrates how an e-paper display can serve as a stylish control element […]
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The FRITZ! Smart Energy 250 from AVM is a power sensor for digital electricity meters that reads consumption data directly and makes it available in the smart home. In addition to using it in the FRITZ! Smart Home system, we are currently also testing the integration of the sensor into Home Assistant to analyze the energy data and incorporate it into automations. We have a separate article on the […]
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With the MYGGSPRAY motion sensor, IKEA is launching a compact, Matter-compatible motion sensor that can be used not only within the IKEA ecosystem but also in open systems like Home Assistant. This article explains how the sensor works, what requirements it needs, and how to integrate it with Home Assistant. Brief product overview: IKEA MYGGSPRAY The […]
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Home Assistant 2026.1 kicks off the new year with an update, delivering a compact yet targeted minor release. The focus is clearly on an optimized user experience, more intuitive automations, and improved settings organization. While the update is somewhat smaller due to the holidays, it includes several features designed to simplify everyday life in the smart home.
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With the KAJPLATS LED bulb (E27), IKEA expands its portfolio with a decorative light source for the smart home. The bulb is ideal for users who want to flexibly automate their lighting and seamlessly integrate it into modern systems such as Home Assistant, Aqara, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Brief introduction: IKEA KAJPLATS LED bulb […]
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IKEA recently introduced the TIMMERFLOTTE temperature and humidity sensor. An over-the-air (OTA) firmware update is now available. The update from firmware version 1.0.18 to version 1.0.21 can be performed directly via Home Assistant. Update notification directly in Home Assistant: After integrating the IKEA TIMMERFLOTTE into Home Assistant, a notification about an available update will appear in the device settings.
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With the TIMMERFLOTTE, IKEA expands its smart home portfolio with a compact solution for measuring temperature and humidity. The sensor is primarily aimed at rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens, or basements, where the indoor climate plays a crucial role. In combination with Home Assistant, the TIMMERFLOTTE can not only be read but also used specifically for automations […]
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Thanks to the open Matter standard, the MYGGBETT door/window sensor from IKEA can be directly integrated into Home Assistant. This eliminates the need for a traditional hub from IKEA or similar companies. Instead, the sensor communicates via Thread and is integrated into Home Assistant. This makes the MYGGBETT particularly appealing for users who want to manage their smart home locally, independently of manufacturers, and without […]
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With the BILRESA, IKEA expands its smart home range with a compact, Matter-compatible remote control. The device is aimed at users who want to control their smart home functions easily and without a smartphone or voice assistant. Matter Standard and Smart Home Compatibility: The IKEA BILRESA remote control supports the open Matter standard, allowing for flexible integration into modern smart home systems. In conjunction with the IKEA […]
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