After more than a decade of accumulating smart plugs, speakers and sensors, I realized parts of my setup were quietly ...

Now, someone on the ESP32 subreddit has posted a cool project that uses retro gauges as trackers for your smart home. And ...

Explore practical smart home automation ideas and non-gimmicky routines that simplify daily life, enhance comfort, and make every smart home truly useful and efficient.

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Elecrow “All-in-One Starter Kit for ESP32-P4” is an open-source learning and prototyping platform based on the ESP32-P4 ...

Quarky Intellio is a LEGO-compatible AI module made for hands-on learning in Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and ...

With Christmas a little over two weeks ago, one might be scrambling to find a gift for a loved one, friend, or family member. If you’re familiar with Arduino or Raspberry Pi and have a free weekend, ...

Several devices I tested this year won spots around my home: Here's why they stayed and if they can help you, too. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security For more than 10 years Tyler has used his ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

Not another damn light bulb. That’s what you might be thinking if you’ve been following smart-home tech for the past decade or, indeed, building out your own fortress of missed connections. The first ...