Imagine turning your old, “dumb” appliances into intelligent, Wi-Fi-enabled devices that respond to your voice, phone, or automation rules. Sounds futuristic, right? With the ESP8266 microcontroller, ...

Voice assistants and smartphones are often the go-to interfaces for modern smart home systems. However, if you fancy more direct physical controls, you can go that route as well. To that end, [Salim ...

If you’re seeking to automate your nighttime routine, play music via voice commands or check who’s knocking at your door without rising from your sofa, you may want to consider adding a few smart home ...

Adjusting a training session to your daily routine can prove tricky, but if you want to start strength training, whether it's with help from guided classes or not, a smart home gym setup might be ...

Smart home platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa give you a simple way to sync all your smart devices. However, not all products work with every platform. For example, your video ...

Many smart home gadgets are expensive–look no further than robot vacuums or robot lawn mowers for a prime example. But building a robust smart home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, many cool ...

Ditch the "dumb" bulbs for smart LED bulbs that you can control with Alexa and Google Assistant. The best digital frames for 2025 You'd think making a good digital picture frame would be easy, but ...

Google has just announced new Nest smart home devices. The new devices include a smart speaker with Gemini, Nest Doorbell, and Nest Cams. The company is also releasing multiple updates to its Google ...

These days, there are plenty of devices and features that can make your house a smart home and in turn make life a little easier. Some smart home features are designed with security in mind, while ...

Xiaomi has revealed that it has global ambitions for its smart home business, with the Chinese tech giant announcing the launch its first wave of Mijia major appliances outside of China. The launch, ...

Prime Day’s wrapped up, but these deals clearly missed the memo, and it is your last chance to sweep up deals on the best brands without dropping extra cash. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are in full ...

After a major water leak flooded my home, I realized alerts alone weren’t sufficient—I needed automatic shutoff. This project combines a hacked Gröhe Guard system, an Arduino Nano, an ESP32, and the ...