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Transform any button press into a smart home automation trigger with a button like the Flic Duo. The big button turns on the lights, the small button turns them off. It's simple but powerful. Unlock endless possibilities with Apple Home and Sonos! #SmartHome #Automation #FlicDuo #AppleHome #Sonos
Transform any button press into a smart home automation trigger with a button like the Flic Duo. The big button turns on the lights, the small button turns them off. It's simple but powerful. Unlock endless possibilities with Apple Home and Sonos! #SmartHome #Automation #FlicDuo #AppleHome #Sonos

![Apple prices up, Level Locks going away? - and more
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Georges Channel Update — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knqj0A5UGCo
Apple Intelligence Press Release — https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-intelligence-brings-powerful-ai-capabilities-into-everyday-experiences/
Apple Intelligence rumored for HomePod and Apple TV — https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/06/23/tvos-27-beta-code-backs-up-homepod-and-apple-tv-siri-ai-rumors
HomePod mini — https://www.apple.com/homepod-mini/
Buy Apple TV 4K Wi‑Fi + Ethernet with 128GB storage — https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/128gb
Level Bolt - The Invisible Retrofit Smart Deadbolt | Level — https://level.co/level-bolt/
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Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 — http://geni.us/FGMk4g [Amazon]
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![Why I upgraded from Home Assistant Green
This Home Assistant hardware setup guide compares running Home Assistant on existing hardware, Home Assistant Green, and a Raspberry Pi 5. I explain how direct Zigbee, Thread, and Z-Wave USB radios can eliminate the need for extra hubs while supporting devices in Apple Home and other smart-home platforms. It will help you choose the right Home Assistant setup based on your current hardware, wireless-device needs, and how far you want to expand your system.
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01:30 Why Direct USB Radios Matter
02:30 Home Assistant Green Overview
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05:00 Thread, Zigbee, and Z-Wave Setup
06:13 Why I Upgraded from Home Assistant Green
06:48 Raspberry Pi 5 Hardware Setup
08:24 Installing Home Assistant OS
08:54 Which Home Assistant Setup Is Right for You?
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