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ESP32 Versions Compared: Which Should You Buy?
A clear starting point for choosing the right ESP32 family, radio and development board.
Read the guide →Best ESP32 for Home Assistant and ESPHome
Choose between C6, S3, C3 and C5 for everyday smart-home projects.
Read the guide →ESP32 for Matter, Thread and Zigbee
Compare low-power radios and find the right chip for a modern mesh network.
Read the guide →Build a home server that earns its place.
Practical buying advice and setup guides for backup storage, containers, Home Assistant and small servers — without enterprise complexity.
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Home Energy Management: Home Assistant vs evcc vs Inverter Apps
Home Assistant vs evcc vs inverter apps: compare solar, battery and EV charging controls, local integrations, costs and…
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Smart Heating Total Cost: Thermostats, TRVs, Gateways and Energy Monitoring
Smart heating total cost: compare five-year installed prices of smart thermostats, TRVs, gateways and energy meters with worked…
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Multi-Zone Heating Hardware: Manifolds, Controllers and Relays Compared
Compare UFH manifolds, wiring centres, 24V and 230V valve actuators, pumps, heat-source relays and Home Assistant for safer…
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Heat Pump Defrost Monitoring in Home Assistant: Sensors and Data Interpretation
Heat pump defrost monitoring in Home Assistant: use confirmed status, correct sensors, weather context, event counting and safe…
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Predicting Home Heating Demand from Outdoor Temperature and Thermal Lag
Predict home heating demand with outdoor temperature, heating degree days and thermal lag. Build a reliable Home Assistant…
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ESP32 Bluetooth Proxy for Home Assistant
Turn a simple ESP32 into a practical Bluetooth bridge for your smart home.
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Browse news →New to ESP32? Begin here.
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