If you love tinkering, ESPHome is a fantastic way to build custom smart home devices. This open-source firmware framework ...

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If you're looking for a presence sensor to help you build up your smart home, the new Aqara FP300 is an especially capable option.

Sensors vary widely and can monitor and detect a variety of sources, such as light, heat, motion, moisture, and pressure. Typical sensors used in smart cities can sense temperature, proximity, ...

Smart home automation is the ultimate life hack, in my humble opinion. Whether for efficiency, accessibility, nerding out, or just plain laziness, all you need are smart home devices and a little ...

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You’re probably familiar with those regular old light switches that you fumble for in the dark, but maybe you’re unclear on what a smart switch is. Good news: you’ve come to the right place. A smart ...

When it comes to starting a smart home, lighting is one of the simplest ways to get going. You might assume that starts with a smart light bulb, but there are other ways to add smarts to your lighting ...

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