Device Category: Streaming Devices
Streaming boxes/sticks and playback controllers.
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Reolink | RLC-420-5MP
Description Reolink RLC-420 is a PoE turret-style camera designed for outdoor surveillance. It provides local control options and integrates with Home Assistant. Overview My Implementation…
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Plugs and Switches (Local Tasmota or Shelly Firmware)
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…
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Reolink | RLC-510A
Reolink|RLC-510A device overview.
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Power Strip
Description Power strip used in office to control audio, monitors, laptop peripherals, and USB powered devices. Integrated with Home Assistant using the Tuya integration. Equipped…
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Reolink | RLC-511
Description Reolink|RLC-511 device overview. Overview My Implementation I haven't deployed Reolink|RLC-511 yet; evaluating integration options and placement. Device Score Summary Category Score Rationale Features ★★★☆☆…
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Reolink | RLC-520
Reolink|RLC-520 device overview.
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Outdoor Heaters
Description Two Infratech infrared heaters are used to heat the Outdoor Kitchen space around the fire table. These systems operate on 240 volts and are…
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Reolink | RLC-810A
The Reolink RLC-810A delivers high-definition security monitoring with AI detection features, making it an excellent choice for home automation enthusiasts.
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Smart Switch Lights
Description Smart Switch Lights device overview. Overview My Implementation I haven't deployed Smart Switch Lights yet; evaluating integration options and placement. Device Score Summary Category…
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Roku | Roku Streaming Stick Plus
Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a compact HDMI streaming stick designed for 4K streaming with a portable form factor. It runs the Roku OS and…
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LC-ESP | LC-ESP01-2R-5V
LC-ESP01-2R-5V is a dual-relay board built around an ESP-01 Wi-Fi module. It is commonly used for DIY relay control and can be flashed with ESPHome…
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HVAC and Climate Control
Description HVAC and Climate Control device overview. Overview My Implementation I haven't deployed HVAC and Climate Control yet; evaluating integration options and placement. Device Score…
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In-Wall Smart Switches
GE/Jasco Z-Wave Plus in-wall smart switches provide reliable local control of lighting and connected loads with optional motion sensing capabilities. These switches replace…
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Dual High-Power MOSFET Trigger Switch Module
Description The board is of high power MOS trigger switch driver module adopts double MOS parallel active output to show lower internal resistance, greater electric…
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Espressif | nodemcu-32s
Description NodeMCU-32S is an ESP32 development board commonly used for Wi-Fi and BLE automation projects. It is well supported by ESPHome for Home Assistant. Overview…
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Espressif | nodemcuv2
Description NodeMCU v2 is an ESP8266 development board widely used for DIY Wi-Fi automation projects. It is well supported by ESPHome for Home Assistant. Overview…
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Blinds
Description iBlinds is a simple Z-Wave Plus motor used to automate your existing window blinds. Control any 2-2 ½ inch corded lift horizontal blinds in…
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Gosund | Gosund WP3
Description Gosund|Gosund WP3 device overview. Overview My Implementation I haven't deployed Gosund|Gosund WP3 yet; evaluating integration options and placement. Device Score Summary Category Score Rationale…
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Fireplace Control
Description This is my most used switch in the house (at least in the winter). I started with a $80 Z-wave switch an had reliability…
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Cloud Connected Light Switch
Description This cloud-connected in-wall switch has an integration with Home Assistant and has it's own mobile application called Kasa. Works great, but it is not…