If you love tinkering, ESPHome is a fantastic way to build custom smart home devices. This open-source firmware framework ...

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

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

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

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.

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.

What if the tools once reserved for innovative labs and elite industries were suddenly at your fingertips? Imagine building a DIY robot that navigates your home with centimeter-level precision or ...

In recent years, integrating smart home devices into your living space has never been simpler. They have become easier to set up with user-friendly apps and step-by-step guides, and some are ...