Overview: Simple IoT projects explain how everyday smart devices collect and use data effectively.Sensors, controllers, and connectivity form the core of most m ...

A minimalist smart home controller made from a piece of wood, the Mui Board works with Matter, Sonos, Hue, and others. It ...

If you love tinkering, ESPHome is a fantastic way to build custom smart home devices. This open-source firmware framework gives you local control over smart home devices that support open standards.

The TRMNL 7.5" DIY Kit is an e-ink display option for hobbyists with various features It includes a 7.5-inch e-ink display, an ESP32-S3 board, and a battery, and offers Home Assistant integration ...

A Sheridan couple has invented a smart-home system that automates coop care for people who keep backyard chickens. Their Hen ...

I picked Aqara’s Smart Lock U400 and Roborock’s Saros Rover robot vacuum as the overall best smart home gadgets from CES 2026 ...

Sometimes the simplest way to understand the cause-and-effect nature of automation is to start with the effect. Scenes are ...

The smart home has been drifting into a world of interoperability lately that I never would have expected just a few years ...

Northern California estates embrace smart technology, blending convenience, sustainability, and luxury into homes that adapt ...

It’s been a while, and though the basics are the same, Apple Home and Google Home have both benefitted from some long-needed ...

These products offer convenient home enhancements, such as control and safety sensors that work without setup, a smart lock that charges itself, and blinds that automatically shield you from the sun.