Description
Flashing Tasmota Firmware on devices allows the device to communicate with Home Assistant on the local network promoting security, privacy, and reliability. There is a robust integration between Tasmota and Home assistant. Tasmota communicates with Home Assistant using MQTT. Before going any further, make sure MQTT is properly set up in Home Assistant and Tasmota.
Overview
My Implementation
Flashing Tasmota Firmware on devices allows the device to communicate with Home Assistant on the local network promoting security, privacy, and reliability. There is a robust integration between Tasmota and Home assistant. Tasmota communicates with Home Assistant using MQTT. Before going any further, make sure MQTT is properly set up in Home Assistant and Tasmota . Shelly has a core integration with Home Assistant that runs locally, or can co-exist with Shelly Cloud. I use this for the guest bathroom fan. Sonoff R2 Basic Sonoff TH10/TH16 Temperature Switch Module Sonoff Pow R2 Power Monitoring Switch Sonoff Dual Switch Module Sonoff Mini Switch Module Sonoff Mini R2 Switch Sonoff Dual R3 Power Monitoring Switch Shelly 1 Switch Teckin SP10 Plug Gosund WP3 Plug TanTan WP3 Plug.
Device Score Summary
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★☆☆ | Core capabilities documented; model-specific depth varies. |
| Interoperability | ★★★☆☆ | Integration available via Mqtt. |
| Setup Ease | ★★★☆☆ | Typical setup for this device category. |
| Cloud Dependency | ★★★☆☆ | Depends on integration and firmware options. |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★☆☆ | Based on available documentation and product lineage. |
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ | Solid option when matched to the right use case. |
★★★★★ Exceptional | ★★★★☆ Very Good | ★★★☆☆ Good Enough | ★★☆☆☆ Frustrating | ★☆☆☆☆ Avoid