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items I'm running Home Assistant in a generic x86 machine with celeron and Zigbee2MQTT with a SONOFF ZB Dongle-E
The SONOFF ZB Dongle-E offers excellent value for money with a powerful EFR32MG21 chip providing exceptional range (up to 135m) and signal strength. Its aluminum construction shields against interference, while supporting both coordinator and router ...
SONOFF ZB Dongle-E coordinator (based on TI EFR32MG21)
This is a wall-mounted wireless charging solution designed for universal tablets. Key features include a magnetic mounting system that securely holds tablets on the wall, providing convenient charging without requiring additional stands or holders. T...
Magnetic wall tablet mount with charger
It exposes motion detection, battery level, temperature, illuminance, and tamper alert entities. Choose it over cheap alternatives because it is more accurate and resets faster.
Aqara zigbee motion sensor
It is very affordable and reliable, exposing temperature, humidity, and battery level entities that Home Assistant recognizes instantly upon pairing.
Haozee Zigbee 3.0 temperature and humidity sensor
The best affordable smart switch I've found. It connects seamlessly, delivers rock-solid reliability, and frankly performs flawlessly. Highly recommended for budget-conscious smart home setups.
Zigbee 3.0 mini switch
The most affordable presence sensor I've tested that actually works reliably. It exposes all the entities you need for comprehensive home automation monitoring.
Haozee 24G Zigbee human presence detector
A solid budget alternative to Aqara. It connects easily and operates reliably, though with slightly slower reset times and shorter detection range. Still delivers dependable performance for the price.
Haozee mini motion sensor
An excellent solution from my favorite brand, Moes. You can adjust the cutoff intensity (though I personally paired it with a relay), it connects seamlessly, and operates stably. Perfect for water heater control and ideal for lighting automation.
MOES Zigbee smart circuit breaker 63A
The best door contact solution I've found. Compact design, exceptional battery life, exposes all essential entities in Home Assistant, and maintains rock-solid connectivity. It rivals Aqara in every way without the premium price tag.
MOES Zigbee window/door sensor
An excellent and affordable water leak detection solution for under-sink areas. Connects effortlessly with stable connectivity and performs flawlessly, catching leaks before they become costly problems.
Zigbee water leak sensor
The most affordable and reliable smart plug I use. It measures real-time power consumption including amperage and wattage, features physical on/off control, and exposes all entities for automation. With a bit of creativity, you can build powerful aut...
Zigbee smart plug 16A
A game-changer for climate control. Whenever a room gets too warm, automation closes that radiator valve, saving energy costs and discomfort. Easy installation, seamless connectivity, and rock-solid reliability—the only drawback is its three AA batte...
SONOFF Zigbe thermostatic radiator valve