I've been on a mission to unify all my smart devices under one app, and as someone who's running most of his smart devices with ESP32s, the toaster seemed like the next logical step. After all, all I ...

One of the great things about home automation is that it’s limitless. Whether you add more smart locks, toss some smart light bulbs into lamps, or add another smart thermostat to your home, it’s ...

“BBQs can also be stressful, however. Anyone who has ever tried to host one will know the challenges of managing multiple meats at once, trying to avoid any overcooking (or undercooking) disasters, ...

The $10 ESP32 board has been a complete game-changer. It has helped transform my approach to building a reliable, customizable smart home. I’ve stopped using Big Tech’s smart speakers and embraced the ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. As connected becomes the default for every household appliance — from TVs and washing machines to ovens and ...

Smart plugs are one of the easiest ways to bring additional functionality into your home. These nifty devices are built to turn “dumb” devices into smart ones — allowing you to remotely power them on ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Ask anyone about their smart blinds, and you’ll hear a variety of reasons why they love them. Some rave about the privacy benefits they offer, closing reliably every night. Others boast about the ...