MQTT is a communication system that helps different parts of your smart home talk to each other. For Zigbee2MQTT to work smoothly with Home Assistant, you usually need an MQTT broker, which is like a ...

If you’re working on a home automation project, you’re probably knee-deep into MQTT by now. If not, you should be. The lightweight messaging protocol is an ideal choice for getting your “Things” on ...

New Ajax Home Assistant integration: via a HACS plugin, control your Ajax alarm (arming, sensors, notifications) directly in ...

You can use a Raspberry Pi to automate your entire smart home without spending too much extra cash. Home Assistant's software simplifies setting up your automations with various smart home devices.