Thanks to the ESP8266 and the ESP32, we’ve seen an explosion in DIY home automation projects recently. When it only takes $3 and a few lines of code to bring your gadgets onto the network, that’s ...

In warmer climates, this may be more of an issue, but in Ireland, where I live, it's completely fine. I used ESPHome for this, and it's a great way to get it up and running if you want something quick ...

Ask any smart home enthusiast about their platform of choice, and you’re bound to hear great things about Home Assistant.

Adding intelligence to your house can be an intimidating enterprise, involving a multitude of disparate brands and devices, each addressing a different need—and each requiring a conduit to converse ...

So you want a smart home. Great! But where do you start? With so many platforms, assistants, hubs and protocols out there, it can get confusing quickly. Here's what you need to know if you're ready to ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Home automation has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, bringing convenience, security, and energy efficiency to our daily lives. From controlling lights and appliances remotely to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Just a few decades ago, smart houses were the stuff of fiction. We imagined a future with intelligent structures (some of which took a turn ...

The smart home market in Europe has seen significant growth and adoption, driven by the increasing demand for convenience, efficiency, and sustainability among consumers. French customers, for ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...