Device Category: Streaming Devices
Streaming boxes/sticks and playback controllers.
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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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Espressif | d1_mini
Wemos D1 Mini is a compact ESP8266 development board used for DIY Wi-Fi projects. It is commonly flashed with ESPHome for local Home Assistant integrations.
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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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Espressif | esp01_1m
Description ESP-01 is a compact ESP8266 module often used for simple Wi-Fi automation projects. It is commonly flashed with ESPHome or AT firmware for basic…
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Espressif | esp8285
Description ESP8285 is an ESP8266-based SoC with embedded flash, used in compact Wi-Fi modules. It is a popular choice for low-cost smart devices and DIY…
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Amazon Fire TV
The Amazon Fire TV stick enables video streaming on the TV, but also is capable of showing notifications, streaming audio/video content from cameras, controlling and…
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Espressif | mhetesp32minikit
Description MH-ET LIVE ESP32 MiniKit is a compact ESP32 development board used for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth projects. It is commonly used with ESPHome for Home…
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Gaming
Description Gaming console for next generation of gaming in the bonus room. Integration with Home Assistant. Overview My Implementation Gaming console for next generation of…
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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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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…
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Sonoff Smart Switches
Sonoff smart switches are WiFi-enabled relay modules that retrofit existing electrical fixtures with smart control capabilities while preserving manual switch operation. The…
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Synology 1621+ Network Attached Storage (NAS)
The Synology DS1621+ is a compact 6‑bay NAS designed to store and protect critical data. It supports expansion to 16 drives, dual M.2 NVMe cache…
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Arris Cable Modem
The ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 is a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem built for gigabit‑class cable internet service. It supports 32×8 channels and includes two 1‑Gigabit Ethernet…
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GE/Jasco Z-Wave Plus 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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Shelly 1
Shelly 1 is a compact Wi-Fi relay with dry contacts designed for switching AC or DC loads and retrofit control of lights, fans, and other…
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Sonoff Smart Switches
The Sonoff MINIR2 is a smart retrofit switch designed to fit inside existing switch boxes, enabling wireless control of lights while retaining manual physical switch…
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Targus USB-C Universal DV4K Docking Station
Description The Targus USB-C Universal DV4K Docking Station (DOCK190USZ) is a versatile connectivity hub that connects laptops to dual 4K displays, peripherals, and network via…
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ESP Development Boards
ESP development boards are the workhorse hardware for ESPHome, DIY sensors, relay control, and low-cost local automation experiments.
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Ecobee Smart Thermostat
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is a WiFi-enabled smart thermostat designed for homeowners seeking precise climate control and energy savings. With built-in radar…
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Synology DS1621+ NAS
Synology DS1621+ is a 6-bay network-attached storage system designed for power users, small businesses, and advanced home labs requiring enterprise-grade data management with…