Fundamentals

What home automation is, the basics and where to start.

• Home automation for beginners: a complete starter guide

  Updated: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  02:00 PM

  Fundamentals

  A beginner's guide to home automation: what to automate first, how to choose an ecosystem and devices, how to plan your first project and mistakes to avoid.

• Matter vs Zigbee vs WiFi vs Bluetooth: what to choose

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  10:30 AM

  Fundamentals

  Matter vs Zigbee, WiFi and Bluetooth: differences, coverage, power use, hubs and security to help you pick the right protocol for your smart home.

• ESPHome: a complete guide to getting started

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  10:15 AM

  Fundamentals

  ESPHome guide in English: how to install it, write your first YAML, flash an ESP32, connect it to Home Assistant and debug errors.

• Home Assistant: installation guide and first steps

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  10:00 AM

  Fundamentals

  How to install Home Assistant step by step: which hardware to choose, when to use Home Assistant OS or Docker, and how to add your first device.