10
Jan, 2026

I create 24V multi-coloured ambient lighting

I turn my living room into a bright cocoon with a RGBCCT 24V Gledopto LED ribbon. I use the remote control GL-RC-009, the ribbon LEDS-24V-RGBCCT the Zigbee Controller GL-C-601P. This high-end combo offers endless colors, tunable whites and dynamic effects for a perfect everyday atmosphere. Simple installation for beginners, integration Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant at the top.

🎯 My objectives

I decided to go high-end in advanced lighting: infinite RGB colors, tunable white 2700K-6500K, dynamic effects, multiple areas. Obviously, there is cheaper and less efficient, but it does not play much. Note that the controller can control less efficient headbands (5 in 1).

This Gledopto combo responds perfectly: Reliable Zigbee, superb lighting quality, RF for remote control.

I wanted a scalable system for my living room, wirelessly controllable and integrated into my home automation. Read More

26
Dec, 2025

I am testing the Smart Switch TYZG-002 (or ZG-002)

I have been looking for a long time for a way to get dry contacts (also called potential free) with NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed) outputs, as SONOFF 4CH modules (Pro or Standard version) do excellently.

This type of dry contact equipment is extremely versatile. It allows the control of electrical appliances or lamps, but also watering valves regardless of their supply voltage (12V, 24V, 230V …), or to send a short pulse to open an automatic gate, actuate an electric waste or trigger a siren. The dry contact works without injecting any voltage specific to the module, it only connects or disconnects two wires according to the NO/NC state, which avoids any risk of electrical conflict between the module and the controlled device.

I ordered this Zigbee module to test it. These tests are not sponsored: I bought this product with my own money, sometimes recovered through resales such as those available in my garage sale.

The documentation indicates that the voltage supported on dry contacts can be up to 240V maximum, with a capacity of 10 A (i.e. 2200 W at 220 V for a resistive load such as a radiator). For inductive or capacitive loads such as LEDs, the limit is 220 W maximum at 220 V, because these loads generate peaks of current at start-up that could damage the relay if the power is too high.

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14
Nov, 2025

I switch from the Zigbee Nabucasa ZBT-1 controller to the ZBT-2

Migration of the Zigbee Nabucasa ZBT-1 controller to the ZBT-2

Presentation of Nabucasa

Nabucasa logo

Nabucasa is the official manufacturer of the hardware dedicated to Home Assistant, an open source home automation platform that focuses on data privacy. The company offers simple, reliable solutions that are fully compatible with Zigbee, Thread and the emerging Matter standard. These controllers make it possible to centralize the management of all connected home devices directly from Home Assistant, without any dependence on external cloud services, thus guaranteeing total and local control of your home automation installation. Read More

24
Oct, 2025

I'm testing the Lixee-Box from LiXee

What is a LiXee-Box?

The LiXee-Box is an open-source home automation solution designed for monitoring and local management of energy consumption at home. Unlike many market solutions, it does not depend on an external cloud: All data stays on your home network, ensuring total privacy and optimal responsiveness.

This box usually consists of a main module, the ZiWiFi32 Lite, which acts as a central hub, and complementary modules such as the ZlinkyTIC, dedicated to the recovery of data from the Linky counter. It allows real-time measurement of electricity, water and gas consumption (with additional modules, ZiPulses for example), and offers advanced functionalities such as automation, smart load shedding and integration with other home automation systems.

Its open-source firmware and compatibility with open protocols such as MQTT make it a flexible solution, suitable for both beginners and advanced users. The LiXee-Box is ideal for those who want to control their energy consumption while maintaining full control over their data. Read More