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Hands-on comparisons of smart-home hardware — ZigBee sticks, LED controllers and sensor technologies.
I have created a compact and versatile neopixel driver board that has multiple uses, including functioning as a ser2net programmer, data logging environment, and reading UART sensor data. However, its primary purpose is to drive WS2812B/SK6812 led strips or matrixes and create captivating light effects. It can be programmed with WLED to drive Led Strips […]
Both technologies have their advantages and disadvantages, here is a side-by-side comparison of ZigBee vs Wifi sensors for the smart home. For my comparison, I take the TeHyBug Wifi sensor and Aquara ZigBee Sensor which is connected through a HeilBee v4.5 ZigBee stick to my HomeAssistant. ZigBee WIFI Requires a special ZigBee hub or coordinator […]
The cc2652p based ZigBee sticks, also known as v4 ZigBee sticks, are currently one of the most popular options in the market. This is because these modules come with a strong signal amplifier and a PCB antenna that allows for transmission distances of up to 700m without the need for an external antenna. Compared to […]