Where does my home's electricity go? Measure, understand, then optimise
In previous articles, we talked a lot about solar PV production, EMS, surplus diversion and MQTT. But before investing in panels, a battery or automations, there is one step that is all too often s...
NodOcean for HA: NodOn EnOcean products in Home Assistant, hassle-free
In previous articles, we talked a lot about Zigbee, MQTT and energy management. But for many users, myself included, another radio technology has been part of the landscape for years: EnOcean. Bat...
Optimizing photovoltaic self-consumption with Home Assistant and NodOn Zigbee solutions
The first article in the series laid the foundations of an open-source residential EMS with Home Assistant and NodOn Zigbee products. The second article showed how to precisely measure energy flows...
Measuring energy flows with the SEM-4-1-00: the first step towards a more energy-efficient home
The first article in the series laid the groundwork for an open-source residential EMS with Home Assistant and NodOn Zigbee products. This second article gets practical: before optimizing, you have...
Building a Residential EMS with Home Assistant and NodOn Zigbee Products
At NodOn, we are fortunate to have a team of enthusiasts who don't just design products—they live them every day. Pascal Stephany, NodOn Product Manager, has built a complete home automation and en...
Using the NodOn Zigbee Lighting Module with an Amazon Voice Assistant
The NodOn Zigbee Lighting Module (SIN-4-2-20) is compatible with many devices, in particular Amazon voice assistants such as the Echo and any that integrate the Zigbee protocol. To find out more ab...
Pair the NodOn “Works with Hue” switch with the Philips Hue Bridge V2
The NodOn “Works with Hue” switch is very easy to use. Here is a short tutorial on how to set it up. It lets you switch and dim all your Philips Hue lights. What’s more, it is battery-free and wire...
Energy costs are among the biggest fixed costs in a household. If you don’t know how to lower your bills, saving energy is a good way to do it. Your consumption habits have an impact both on your b...