--- title: "My Home Automation Equipment – The Optimization Guy" description: "Complete list of the smart home equipment I use daily: cameras, sensors, connected heating, and my recommendations." url: "https://www.the-optimization-guy.com/en/my-equipment/" lang: "en" --- # My Smart Home Equipment Here is the smart home equipment I actually use at home with Home Assistant. Everything has been purchased by me, installed and tested over time. I started by optimizing heating, then equipped the home with Tapo devices, before progressively migrating to a more reliable Zigbee ecosystem. - **56** devices tested - **9** categories - **28** rated 5/5 ## Infrastructure The backbone of my setup: Home Assistant, Zigbee and everything that needs to stay reliable 24/7. - **Home Assistant Green**: rating 5/5 · 109€ · HA integration: yes · Perfect to get started with HA. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-compatibles-home-assistant/7046-nabu-casa-box-domotique-home-assistant-green-0860011789703.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Aeotec Zigbee Range Extender**: rating 5/5 · 30€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Essential if you have a large home or thick walls. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/peripheriques/6288-aeotec-repeteur-routeur-zigbee-range-extender-zi-wg001-1220000017078.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff EFR32MG21 Zigbee Dongle**: rating 5/5 · 25€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Universal Zigbee coordinator, compatible with Home Assistant. · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/EFR32MG21-Coordinator-Universelle-Passerelle-Assistant/dp/B0B6P22YJC) (affiliate link) - **GSM Plug with SIM Card**: rating 5/5 · 99€ · GSM · Allows me to remotely restart my router, even without internet. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4as2GAU) (affiliate link) - **Reolink Home Hub**: rating 5/5 · 130€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Centralizes Reolink cameras and stores footage locally, no subscription. · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CZRGVJZF) (affiliate link) - **Reolink Home Hub Lite**: rating 4/5 · 80€ · Ethernet · HA integration: yes · Compact version of the hub, enough for a few cameras. · [View on LDLC](https://www.ldlc.com/fiche/PB00750736.html) (affiliate link) - **Tapo H200 Hub**: rating 4/5 · 35€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Required for Tapo sensors and buttons, which then show up in HA. · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0C8BJ9ZLB) (affiliate link) - **Tapo H500 Hub**: rating 4/5 · 124€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · More powerful hub with local storage for Tapo cameras. · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0F7Y3PMK8) (affiliate link) - **Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 11" Tablet**: rating 5/5 · 134€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · My wall-mounted Home Assistant screen with Fully Kiosk, great value for money. · [Read my review](https://www.the-optimization-guy.com/en/blog/wall-mounted-home-assistant-tablet/) · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CDLT5LS7) (affiliate link) ## Smart Plugs & Switches The essential kit to control and measure: cut power, schedule, track consumption… without headaches. - **Tapo P110 Smart Plug**: rating 4/5 · 13€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · A bit bulky and a few failed after 1 year. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4qMxYYu) (affiliate link) - **Tapo P110M Smart Plug**: rating 3/5 · 20€ · WiFi + Matter · HA integration: yes · Same but pricier because of Matter. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Z6wqg9) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff S60ZBTPF Smart Plug**: rating 5/5 · 16€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Perfect size and reliable. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-zigbee/7851-sonoff-prise-connectee-zigbee-16a-mesure-consommation.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Tapo S210 Switch**: rating 4/5 · 22€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Easy to install but requires batteries. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Z7iAu0) (affiliate link) - **Tapo S220 Switch**: rating 4/5 · 24€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Same as S210. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Z7j17C) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff ZBM5-1C-80/86 Switch**: rating 5/5 · 22€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Easy to install and no batteries needed. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/interrupteur-mural-zigbee/7947-sonoff-interrupteur-mural-zigbee-1-canal-blanc-zbm5-1c-86w.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) ## Lighting Smart bulbs, spots and LED strips: ambiance, scenes and automatic outdoor lighting. - **Tapo L630 Spotlight**: rating 4/5 · 9€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Color GU10 spots for the garden, easy to integrate. · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0B6CKMLQH) (affiliate link) - **Zigbee RGBCCT Bulb TS0505B**: rating 4/5 · 7€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Cheap color bulb that also strengthens the Zigbee mesh. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/eclairage-connecte/6757-moes-ampoule-connectee-rgbww-zigbee-synchronisation-musique.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff L3-5M-P LED Strip**: rating 4/5 · 30€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · 5 m WiFi LED strip, integrated locally through eWeLink. · [View on Expert4House](https://www.expert4house.com/fr/maison-intelligente/eclairage/bandes-led/bande-led-intelligente-sonoff-l3-rvb-5m) (affiliate link) ## Sensors What gives the home "eyes": door/window, motion, leak, temperature… and triggers automations. - **Sonoff SNZB-04P Door/Window Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 12€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · The one I use the most. Top pick. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-de-domotique/7058-sonoff-capteur-de-porte-ou-fenetre-zigbee-30-snzb-04p.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Tapo T110 Door/Window Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 13€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · I have several, discreet and reliable. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4qNpsIS) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff SNZB-03P Motion Sensor**: rating 4/5 · 15€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Works well but bulky. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/securite/6923-sonoff-detecteur-de-mouvement-zigbee-30-compatible-zigbee2mqtt-snzb-03p.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Tapo T100 Motion Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 19€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Responsive and easy to integrate. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/45Sw28P) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff SNZB-06P Presence Sensor**: rating 4/5 · 16€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · OK but needs to be plugged in. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/alarme-connectee/6827-sonoff-capteur-de-presence-humaine-zigbee-30-technologie-radar-snzb-06p.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff SNZB-02LD Temperature Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 20€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · I use it for my freezer, great. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-de-domotique/7846-sonoff-capteur-de-temperature-zigbee-etanche-ip65-cable-deporte-snzb02ld.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Tapo T310 Temp & Humidity Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 20€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Discreet and compact. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3La0TXD) (affiliate link) - **Tapo T315 Temp & Humidity Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 28€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Reliable and accurate. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/45G4raT) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff SNZB-02P Temp & Humidity Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 10€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Small, accurate and very cheap. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/chauffage-connecte/6732-sonoff-capteur-de-temperature-et-d-humidite-zigbee-30-avec-support.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Netatmo Weather Station**: rating 3/5 · 150€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Too expensive and hasn't evolved in a long time. · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0098MGWA8) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff SNZB-05P Water Leak Sensor**: rating 4/5 · 22€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · I have many at home, small and discreet. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-de-domotique/7183-sonoff-detecteur-d-inondation-zigbee-ip67-extensible-snzb-05p-6920075741810.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Tapo T300 Water Leak Sensor**: rating 4/5 · 22€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Has its own alarm but is bulky. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3NcoE1O) (affiliate link) - **TS0222 Light Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 15€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Ultra responsive. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-de-domotique/8025-mumubiz-capteur-de-luminosite-exterieur-zigbee-avec-panneau-solaire-tuya-smart-life.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Mumubiz Outdoor Light Sensor**: rating 3/5 · 30€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Slow to react. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-de-domotique/8025-mumubiz-capteur-de-luminosite-exterieur-zigbee-avec-panneau-solaire-tuya-smart-life.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Mumubiz Rain Sensor**: rating 3/5 · 35€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Works but triggers on morning dew. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/produits-zigbee/7815-mumubiz-capteur-de-pluie-zigbee-ewelink-jeedom-home-assistant-zigbee2mqtt.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Third Reality 3RVS01031Z Vibration Sensor**: rating 5/5 · 20€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Ultra sensitive, excellent. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/49PWi6c) (affiliate link) - **Heiman Smoke Detector**: rating 5/5 · 28€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Great model, discreet. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/49gFeWN) (affiliate link) ## Heating Where home automation pays off fast: fine room-by-room control, stable comfort, and less waste. - **Tado V3+ Thermostat**: rating 5/5 · 129€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · The best smart thermostat, quick ROI. · [Read my review](https://www.the-optimization-guy.com/en/blog/tado-review-2-years-gas-savings/) · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4sBhe8g) (affiliate link) - **Tado Thermostatic Heads**: rating 5/5 · 79€/unit · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Room-by-room granularity, great in winter. · [Read my review](https://www.the-optimization-guy.com/en/blog/tado-review-2-years-gas-savings/) · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4qlY9Wg) (affiliate link) - **Nodon SIN-4-FP-21 Pilot Wire Module**: rating 5/5 · 40€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Controls my 2 towel warmers, French brand. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/chauffage-connecte/6828-nodon-module-chauffage-fil-pilote-connecte-zigbee-30.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) ## Security Surveillance and access: cameras, smart lock, keypad… to stay secure without turning home into a bunker. - **Reolink Argus 4 Pro**: rating 3/5 · 204€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Bad experience and 180° view is impractical. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Z3c1Zs) (affiliate link) - **Reolink Argus 3 Ultra**: rating 5/5 · 110€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Reliable, great image, autonomous with solar panel. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4sriE5g) (affiliate link) - **Reolink Lumus Pro**: rating 5/5 · 63€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · I use it for a connected bird feeder. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Nd9M3a) (affiliate link) - **Reolink Argus PT Ultra**: rating 5/5 · 150€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Pan-tilt and 4K: one camera covers the whole garden, self-powered with a solar panel. · [View on Amazon](https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0BZD4P25M) (affiliate link) - **Tapo C225**: rating 4/5 · 40€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Cannot connect to HA and magnet system makes theft easier. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4jx3gAg) (affiliate link) - **Tapo C510W**: rating 4/5 · 34€ · WiFi · HA integration: partial · Great value for money. Big plus: privacy cover system. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4qaNGNj) (affiliate link) - **Tapo C425**: rating 3/5 · 83€ · WiFi · HA integration: partial · Cannot connect to HA and magnet system makes theft easier. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/49ruJ1G) (affiliate link) - **SwitchBot Smart Lock Ultra**: rating 4/5 · 250€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Practical and fast, some recalibration needed. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4pCOI3E) (affiliate link) - **SwitchBot Keypad Vision**: rating 3/5 · 150€ · Bluetooth · Face recognition sometimes imperfect and slow. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4aNzc14) (affiliate link) - **SwitchBot Keypad Touch**: rating 4/5 · 67€ · Bluetooth · Very practical but a bit slow. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4pxqw2o) (affiliate link) ## Buttons & Fingerbot Physical shortcuts: one click = one scene, and "fingers" to automate what wasn't. - **SwitchBot Bot**: rating 3/5 · 25€ · Bluetooth · HA integration: yes · Good quality but exotic batteries and limited settings. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4aTLRQ8) (affiliate link) - **MOES TS0001 Fingerbot**: rating 3/5 · 20€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Average quality and drains batteries. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/telecommandes-connectees/6903-moes-bouton-intelligent-fingerbot-zigbee-tuya-zs-fb-v3-ms.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) - **Tapo S200D Button**: rating 2/5 · 17€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · Only 2 functions and cannot connect to HA. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4jDU9hl) (affiliate link) - **Sonoff SNZB-01P Button**: rating 5/5 · 11€ · Zigbee · HA integration: yes · Very practical, multiple functions. · [View on Domadoo](https://www.domadoo.fr/fr/peripheriques/6733-sonoff-bouton-connecte-sans-fil-zigbee-30.html?domid=129) (affiliate link) ## Cleaning & Maintenance Chores I delegate: mowing and vacuuming, with maximum autonomy. - **Dreame A1 Robot Mower**: rating 5/5 · 1055€ · WiFi · HA integration: partial · Very reliable, I love it! · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/49PcAfu) (affiliate link) - **Dreame X50 Master Robot Vacuum**: rating 5/5 · 1074€ · WiFi · HA integration: partial · Connected to my plumbing, 100% autonomous. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/457TDSK) (affiliate link) ## Multimedia Music and TV in the living room: centralized control from Home Assistant (and some cool automations). - **NAD C700 Amplifier**: rating 5/5 · 1599€ · Ethernet · HA integration: yes · Beautiful, BluOS is the best system for connected music. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/3YuKaRP) (affiliate link) - **Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Generation**: rating 4/5 · 52€ · WiFi · HA integration: yes · WiFi only. TV automation coming soon. · [View on Amazon](https://amzn.to/4jDnIQ6) (affiliate link)