Paco's Smart Home Blog

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Secure your home with Tapo Cameras and Home Assistant

You can secure your Home for less than £50 using these two models of Tapo Cameras. This post will show you how to integrate these Wifi cameras in Home Assistant and create customized security...

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Aqara D1 remote switch, the economical option

This is one of the most economical remote switches you can find in the market. For a price of about £12, the Aqara D1 offers one-rocket or two-rocket remote light switches with Zigbee technology...

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Candeo 4 button remote Switch 

This is one of my favourite remote button switches and I use it daily in my open-plan kitchen-living room. I like the compatibility with my Home Assistant system, the design, and the battery life....

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Hallway lights automation

In this post, I will explain how I transformed my apartment’s standard hallway lights into smart, automated lights controlled by Home Assistant. By integrating a pair of motion sensors and a SONOFF ZigBee Mini...

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SONOFF ZigBee Motion Sensor

Start creating smart scenes Have you ever imagined your home responding to your presence, lights turning on as you walk in, or your security system becoming more robust with no extra effort? The SONOFF...

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Zigbee2MQTT

“Zigbee to MQTT bridge, get rid of your proprietary Zigbee bridges“ Unlocking the Potential of Zigbee2MQTT in Smart Home Automation In the dynamic world of smart home technology, Zigbee2MQTT stands out as a pivotal...

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SONOFF SNZB-06P Zigbee Human Presence Sensor

Unveil the Future of Smart Living with SONOFF SNZB-06P Zigbee Human Presence Sensor Have you ever wondered if your home could be smarter and more intuitive? The key might just be a small, yet...

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Automated lights with Sonoff SNZB-06P Human Presence Sensor!

This post will explore how a presence sensor can automatically turn on lights when you enter a room and keep them on, even if you’re not moving around. But before we dive deeper, let’s...