Smart Home Devices

1.Xiaomi Mi Smart Home Sensor Set

price 70-90€, buy it from the store Msystems

The package contains the control hub, motion sensor, window or door sensor and a multi-function switch.

You can buy additional sensors and you will definitely need the temperature / humidity sensor that is not included in the above package.

In my own installation I use the motion detector to turn on the lights in the bathroom. The temperature sensors in all rooms. I use the window sensors on air conditioners that do not have wifi, so I know if they are on. And finally the button so I can open or close some of the lights quickly, my children usually use it.

2.Broadlink RM mini or RM Pro

price for RM mini 17-25€, buy it from the store GRobotronics

price for RM pro+ 45-55€, buy it from the store GRobotronics

The package contains only the device and the usb cable. You need also the power supply.

With broadlink RM you can handle any device that has ΙR communication, such as the TV and the air conditioner.

3.Sonoff Basic

price 8-15€, buy it from the store GRobotronics

Sonoff basic is a single wifi-connected relay. You can use it to control a light or a fan.

You can use sonoff either with the built-in firmware (ewelink) or with a third-party manufacturer firmware, such as tasmota or esphome, both are open-source. I prefer ESP Home.

In my own installation I use it in the floor lamp and I also control the boiler through a power relay.

4.TP Link Bulb LB110

price 27-40€, buy it from the store Eurosupplies

This lamp can be placed as a normal lamp. It returns the consumption to the home assistant and we can adjust also the brightness (dimmable). This model is only in white color light.

In my own installation I use it in the desk lamp.

5.Xiaomi/Philips Bulb

price 10-20€, buy it from the store Media Markt

This lamp can be placed as a normal lamp. You can adjust the brightness (dimmable). This model is only in white color light.

In my own installation I use many of them at the porch, so i can adjust the brighness.

6.Xiaomi Bulb White and Color

price 15-40€, buy it from the store Msystems

This lamp can be placed as a normal lamp. You can adjust the brightness (dimmable) and also the color light. This model is white and color light.

In my own installation I use this light bulb for night light.

7.TP Link Smart Plug HS110

price 23-28€, buy it from the store Kafkas

Smart socket with wifi connection, has a built-in consumption meter.

In my own installation I use these sockets on my 3D printer and Christmas lights.

8.Shelly 1PM

price 15€, buy it from the store Shelly

Shelly 1PM is a single wifi-connected relay with integrated consumption meter. You can use it to control lights. It is very small in size and fits in the box behind the existing switch. Ιt takes phase and neutral to work.

You can use shelly either with the built-in firmware (shelly cloud) or with a third-party manufacturer firmware, such as tasmota or esphome, both are open-source. I prefer ESP Home.

In my own installation I use a lot of them to control the lights and the garden water valves.

9.Shelly 2.5

price 20€, buy it from the store Shelly

Shelly 2.5 is a dual wifi-connected relay with integrated consumption meter. You can use it to control lights and covers. It is very small in size and fits in the box behind the existing switch. Ιt takes phase and neutral to work.

You can use shelly either with the built-in firmware (shelly cloud) or with a third-party manufacturer firmware, such as tasmota or esphome, both are open-source. I prefer ESP Home.

In my own installation I use them to control the lights and covers.

10.Wemos D1 mini

price 6-10€, buy it from the store Grobotronics

The WeMos D1 mini is a miniature wireless 802.11 (Wifi) microcontroller development board.

You can use wemos with tasmota or esphome, both are open-source. I prefer ESP Home.

In my installation I have built a meteorological station and a small alarm in my warehouse.