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You, too, can build this open-source smart home keyboard that works with Home Assistant

A new DIY Zigbee touch keypad offers Home Assistant users a slim, screwless, and cloud-free alternative to expensive, ecosystem-locked smart home hardware available on the current market.

Key Points

  • The device features a compact, Pez-sized design that mounts easily to walls without visible screws.
  • It operates wirelessly for approximately six months on a single battery charge.
  • The project is entirely cloud-free and integrates directly with Home Assistant via Zigbee signals.
  • All necessary build instructions, bill of materials, and code are publicly available on GitHub.

Why it Matters

This project provides smart home enthusiasts with a customizable, privacy-focused hardware solution that avoids the limitations of proprietary ecosystems and subscription fees. By offering an open-source alternative, it empowers users to maintain full control over their home automation infrastructure while reducing long-term hardware costs.
XDA Developers Published by Simon Batt
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