Start with Home Assistant without buying anything: what you can do with just your phone
Your phone is already a sensor, and Home Assistant comes with the sun, the weather and public holidays. Five automations to learn before buying any device.
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Home Assistant for beginners: the questions everyone asks before starting
What it is, what it costs, whether you need to code, whether it works with your devices and what you need to get started. Short, jargon-free answers.
Home Assistant in the cloud or on a Raspberry Pi: which one suits you
The same Home Assistant, on hardware at home or in the cloud. What each option really costs, side by side, and when each one makes sense.
How to access Home Assistant away from home without opening ports
Opening a port on your router is the best-known way and the least advisable one. Three safe alternatives, what each one needs and which one suits you.
Apps and Marketplace: what changed in Home Assistant in 2026
Add-ons are now apps and HACS is now the Marketplace. What each one is, which installations it runs on and what it means for yours.
🚨 New Firmware Release for BRDSC01 – Now Smarter, Faster, and OTA-Ready!
We’re excited to announce a major firmware update for the BRDSC01, our intelligent interface for DSC alarm panels. This release marks a significant evolution in flexibility, remote management, and reliability.
Announcing the Release of BRDSC01 Firmware v1.3.2
A new firmware version for BRDSC01 has been released featuring significant enhancements in memory management for improved performance and enhanced stability.
Announcing the Release of BRDSC01 Firmware v1.3.1
A new firmware version for BRDSC01 has been released including some improvements and a new Home Assistant sensor.
First units produced in China
We have received and successfully tested the first units produced and assembled in China.
Coiaca Headquarters now in Europe
We moved our headquarters to Madrid for better addressing European market