Xiaomi Mi Home Gateway Types: Hub vs Sub vs Blind Gateway
Not every Mi Home 'gateway' runs automations locally. Learn to tell hub, sub-gateway, and blind gateway apart before building a local-first setup.
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Xiaomi’s Official Home Assistant Integration: What ‘Local’ Actually Means
Xiaomi open-sourced ha_xiaomi_home. Here's what its local mode really requires, why most readers outside China won't get it, and what to use instead.
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Aqara HomeKit Mode: Local Automations vs Cloud Explained
Aqara HomeKit mode is not the same as local automations. What runs offline, what still needs cloud, and which setup fits your privacy goals.