As I’ve dove further and further into Home a**istant, I’ve begun to explore other related tools, too. One such tool I’ve been playing around with is ESPHome, which inspired me to buy a couple of ESP32 boards, a CYD, and a ton of random sensors. As I deemed my CYD experiment a success, I purchased the XIAO 7.5-inch ePaper Panel from Seeed Studio, as I wanted something battery-powered, long-lasting, and different. My experiment has been a massive success, and it’s been an incredibly useful addition to my smart home that’s enabled me to work more efficiently.