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Wi-Fi is fine for a few smart devices, but as your home grows, Zigbee and Z-Wave are the protocols that keep everything fast and reliable with Home Assistant. Here’s why they matter and which devices to start with. Why Zigbee…

Home Assistant runs on lots of hardware, but three options stand out in 2026: the Home Assistant Green, the Home Assistant Yellow, and a Raspberry Pi. Here’s how to choose. (For the big picture, see our complete Home Assistant guide.)…

A Raspberry Pi is one of the most popular ways to run Home Assistant. It’s affordable, low-power, and more than capable for most homes. Here’s how to set it up. What you’ll need A Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 (4GB…