DIY smart home sensors are easy to build with the ESP Home Starter Kit. The included ESP32C6 module and motion sensor require zero coding to set up.

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Smart homes can be fantastic places to reside if configured properly. There are countless ways to input data for platforms like Home Assistant to collate numbers and other information to trigger ...

My progress toward a truly “smart” home has been painfully slow. I’m sick of unreliable voice commands, flaky smart switches, and poorly designed apps. Where’s the seamless experience that was ...

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Having recently moved into a new home, I wanted to set up HomeKit lights in the kitchen that would turn on and off automatically. Ideally. So I got some Philips Hue bulbs, an Eve motion sensor, and ...

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Last week, for the millionth time or more, I found myself extolling the virtue of installing a motion sensor and smart lights in my hallway in front of complete strangers. Yes, this is my life; I ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The long-promised Thread sensor is finally here, but while there are some improvements, Matter’s shortcomings ...