Mastershort

The site focuses on Home Assistant and related technology, offering practical guides, tested device recommendations, free tools, current deals and shop products. Its advice is based on equipment Torsten says he uses himself, including a home setup with more than 300 connected devices.

A central offering is NeonPlan 3D, a free, open-source Home Assistant integration for designing a floor plan in a browser and displaying smart-home devices in a live 3D view. It is designed for wall tablets, runs locally and is available through HACS. The shop also offers furniture packs, paid Pro extensions, bundles and supporter passes. Other free resources include tools and tutorials covering topics such as Zigbee networks, ESP32 touch displays, security, energy and automation. mastershort also shares product deals through affiliate links and publishes a newsletter with guides, offers and a downloadable pack of smart-home icons.