🏢 Infrastructure
The backbone of my setup: Home Assistant, Zigbee and everything that needs to stay reliable 24/7.
| Visual | Name | Protocol | HA Integration | Price | My rating | Comment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant Green | - | Yes | 109€ | Perfect to get started with HA. | View product | |
| Aeotec Zigbee Range Extender | Zigbee | Yes | 30€ | Essential if you have a large home or thick walls. | View product | |
| Sonoff EFR32MG21 Zigbee Dongle | Zigbee | Yes | 25€ | Universal Zigbee coordinator, compatible with Home Assistant. | View product | |
| GSM Plug with SIM Card | GSM | - | 99€ | Allows me to remotely restart my router, even without internet. | View product |
🔌 Smart Plugs & Switches
The essential kit to control and measure: cut power, schedule, track consumption… without headaches.
| Visual | Name | Protocol | HA Integration | Price | My rating | Comment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapo P110 Smart Plug | WiFi | Yes | 13€ | A bit bulky and a few failed after 1 year. | View product | |
| Tapo P110M Smart Plug | WiFi + Matter | Yes | 20€ | Same but pricier because of Matter. | View product | |
| Sonoff S60ZBTPF Smart Plug | Zigbee | Yes | 16€ | Perfect size and reliable. | View product | |
| Tapo S210 Switch | WiFi | Yes | 22€ | Easy to install but requires batteries. | View product | |
| Tapo S220 Switch | WiFi | Yes | 24€ | Same as S210. | View product | |
| Sonoff ZBM5-1C-80/86 Switch | Zigbee | Yes | 22€ | Easy to install and no batteries needed. | View product |
🧭 Sensors
What gives the home "eyes": door/window, motion, leak, temperature… and triggers automations.
| Visual | Name | Protocol | HA Integration | Price | My rating | Comment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoff SNZB-04P Door/Window Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 12€ | The one I use the most. Top pick. | View product | |
| Tapo T110 Door/Window Sensor | WiFi | Yes | 13€ | I have several, discreet and reliable. | View product | |
| Sonoff SNZB-03P Motion Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 15€ | Works well but bulky. | View product | |
| Tapo T100 Motion Sensor | WiFi | Yes | 19€ | Responsive and easy to integrate. | View product | |
| Sonoff SNZB-06P Presence Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 16€ | OK but needs to be plugged in. | View product | |
| Sonoff SNZB-02LD Temperature Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 20€ | I use it for my freezer, great. | View product | |
| Tapo T310 Temp & Humidity Sensor | WiFi | Yes | 20€ | Discreet and compact. | View product | |
| Tapo T315 Temp & Humidity Sensor | WiFi | Yes | 28€ | Reliable and accurate. | View product | |
| Sonoff SNZB-05P Water Leak Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 22€ | I have many at home, small and discreet. | View product | |
| Tapo T300 Water Leak Sensor | WiFi | Yes | 22€ | Has its own alarm but is bulky. | View product | |
| TS0222 Light Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 15€ | Ultra responsive. | View product | |
| Mumubiz Outdoor Light Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 30€ | Slow to react. | View product | |
| Mumubiz Rain Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 35€ | Works but triggers on morning dew. | View product | |
| Third Reality 3RVS01031Z Vibration Sensor | Zigbee | Yes | 20€ | Ultra sensitive, excellent. | View product | |
| Heiman Smoke Detector | Zigbee | Yes | 28€ | Great model, discreet. | View product |
🔥 Heating
Where home automation pays off fast: fine room-by-room control, stable comfort, and less waste.
| Visual | Name | Protocol | HA Integration | Price | My rating | Comment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tado V3+ Thermostat | WiFi | Yes | 129€ | The best smart thermostat, quick ROI. | View product | |
| Tado Thermostatic Heads | WiFi | Yes | 79€/unit | Room-by-room granularity, great in winter. | View product | |
| Nodon SIN-4-FP-21 Pilot Wire Module | Zigbee | Yes | 40€ | Controls my 2 towel warmers, French brand. | View product |
🔒 Security
Surveillance and access: cameras, smart lock, keypad… to stay secure without turning home into a bunker.
| Visual | Name | Protocol | HA Integration | Price | My rating | Comment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reolink Argus 4 Pro | WiFi | Yes | 204€ | Bad experience and 180° view is impractical. | View product | |
| Reolink Argus 3 Ultra | WiFi | Yes | 110€ | Reliable, great image, autonomous with solar panel. | View product | |
| Reolink Lumus Pro | WiFi | Yes | 63€ | I use it for a connected bird feeder. | View product | |
| Tapo C225 | WiFi | No | 40€ | Cannot connect to HA and magnet system makes theft easier. | View product | |
| Tapo C510W | WiFi | Partial | 34€ | Great value for money. Big plus: privacy cover system. | View product | |
| Tapo C425 | WiFi | Partial | 83€ | Cannot connect to HA and magnet system makes theft easier. | View product | |
| SwitchBot Smart Lock Ultra | WiFi | Yes | 250€ | Practical and fast, some recalibration needed. | View product | |
| SwitchBot Keypad Vision | Bluetooth | - | 150€ | Face recognition sometimes imperfect and slow. | View product | |
| SwitchBot Keypad Touch | Bluetooth | - | 67€ | Very practical but a bit slow. | View product |
🧹 Cleaning & Maintenance
Chores I delegate: mowing and vacuuming, with maximum autonomy.
| Visual | Name | Protocol | HA Integration | Price | My rating | Comment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreame A1 Robot Mower | WiFi | Partial | 1055€ | Very reliable, I love it! | View product | |
| Dreame X50 Master Robot Vacuum | WiFi | Partial | 1074€ | Connected to my plumbing, 100% autonomous. | View product |
🎬 Multimedia
Music and TV in the living room: centralized control from Home Assistant (and some cool automations).
| Visual | Name | Protocol | HA Integration | Price | My rating | Comment | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAD C700 Amplifier | Ethernet | Yes | 1599€ | Beautiful, BluOS is the best system for connected music. | View product | |
| Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Generation | WiFi | Yes | 52€ | WiFi only. TV automation coming soon. | View product |