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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.
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Practical buying advice and setup guides for backup storage, containers, Home Assistant and small servers — without enterprise complexity.
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Charging an EV on Dynamic Tariffs: Scheduling in Home Assistant
Schedule EV charging in Home Assistant using dynamic half-hourly electricity tariffs, departure deadlines, charger APIs and safe fallback…
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EV Charger Connectivity: Wi-Fi vs Ethernet vs Cellular and Offline Behaviour
Wi-Fi, Ethernet or cellular for an EV charger? Compare offline charging, local Home Assistant access, SIM costs, fallback…
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Home Assistant vs EV Charger Native Scheduling: Which Should Be in Charge?
Home Assistant or native EV charger scheduling? Compare reliability, local APIs, supplier tariffs, solar control and safe fallbacks…
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EV Charger kWh vs Utility Meter kWh: Measuring Real Charging Cost
Reconcile EV charger kWh, utility import, solar and battery energy. Worked charging-cost examples, meter selection, Home Assistant setup…
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7 kW vs 11 kW vs 22 kW Home EV Chargers: Phase, Supply and Limits
7 kW vs 11 kW vs 22 kW home EV charging compared: single/three-phase supply, car onboard limits, UK…
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OCPP 1.6 vs OCPP 2.0.1: What Home Energy Automation Can Actually Use
OCPP 1.6J vs 2.0.1 for Home Assistant: compare smart charging, charge limits, CSMS setup, security, local controls and…
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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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