Unlocking deeper control and reliability with ESPHome projects that turn everyday sensors into powerful smart home upgrades.

Those of you interested in building your very own automation systems may be enjoyed reading the new home automation page created by the official Arduino team. The new resource provides over 40+ home ...

A Raspberry Pi 5 can replace small appliances, automate tasks, and deliver real value through practical projects that improve ...

Matt Asay is a veteran technology columnist who has written for CNET, ReadWrite, and other tech media. Asay has also held a variety of executive roles with leading mobile and big data software ...

If you think programmed systems have only become popular recently, then you are mistaken. For a long time, people have interacted with mechanized systems, just on a different level than what we see ...

Build a DIY ESP32C6 temperature and humidity sensor in 10 minutes with ESPHome, then add it to Home Assistant for low-cost, ...

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 ...

Today’s project of the day is from J-J Shortcuts’s blog and is about the voice activated home automation project, a domotica controlled room. First let’s see it in action: This is the beginning of my ...

Home automation – the idea of a smart home that monitors and controls the inside environment, takes commands from occupants, and generally makes living easier. Hackers, makers, and engineers have been ...

The art and science of project management gives us useful knowledge and powerful tools and techniques to successfully manage complex projects in various areas. Nevertheless, it is necessary for ...

The first would be a way to reward us here at Ars for doing a good job. Malcolm had the idea of hacking a gumball machine that would dispense a gumball (or candy or whatever), every time one of my ...

In the HVAC industry, it pays to network, and your friendly neighborhood custom integrator is an especially valuable acquaintance. Also known as CEDIA integrators or custom electronics (CE) ...