Taste The Code

Inside the SLZB Ultima: Radios, Add-On Modules and IO Pins

Taking apart the SLZB Ultima 3 gateway to see how it runs Zigbee and Thread at once, and investigating what it really can do.

Sep 13, 2026 — 12 mins read

ZBDongle-E Setup: Adding Thread & Matter Support to Home Assistant

Learn how to set up Matter devices in Home Assistant using the ZBDongle-E, avoiding deprecated add-ons and running Zigbee and Thread networks reliably.

Aug 31, 2025 — 6 mins read

Home Assistant-Controlled LED Light with a 3D Printed Base

Learn how to build a stable, Home Assistant-controlled LED light with a 3D printed base filled with plaster for weight, including wiring and smart switch setup.

Jun 26, 2025 — 5 mins read

Zigbee Switch Hack: Automate Unrelated Lights with Home Assistant

Discover how to hack a Zigbee 3-gang switch like the Zemismart K6 to control unrelated lights using Home Assistant automations - no extra hardware needed!

Jun 06, 2025 — 4 mins read

Setting up Zigbee Dongle on Home Assistant in a Proxmox VM

I've installed a Sonoff Zigbee dongle to my Home Assistant setup via Proxmox so that I can now add Zigbee smart devices to my smart home setup.

Mar 14, 2025 — 6 mins read