Reviews
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Compare the hardware I use and recommend across Zigbee coordinators, Home Assistant mini PCs, Home Assistant Green vs mini PC, MeshCore devices and Meshtastic devices.
Best Meshtastic Devices in 2026: Which Radio Should You Buy?
If you are getting into Meshtastic, the device you choose…
Best Zigbee Dongle for Home Assistant in 2026
If you are building out a smart home with Home…
Home Assistant Green vs Mini PC: Which Should You Buy?
If you are trying to decide between Home Assistant Green…
Best MeshCore Devices in 2026: Radios, Handhelds & Repeaters
If you are getting into MeshCore, the device you choose…
The Best Mini PC for Home Assistant in 2026
You do not need a powerful computer to run Home…
ZimaBlade 7700 Review: Home Assistant, Power & Reliability
I’ve used the ZimaBlade 7700 with both CasaOS and Home Assistant OS. Here’s how it performs, its power use and temperatures, and the reliability issue I’ve run into.
