Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Recent DIY trends show makers increasingly turning to ESP32 microcontrollers and Arduino platforms for smart home projects, replacing costlier or overpowered setups like Raspberry Pi in many cases.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's grown increasingly easier, not to mention cheaper, to build out a smart home as prices fall and availability grows. In order to add smart ...

Are you tired of looking at expensive smart home projects and just want to build some yourself, but don’t know where to start? The ESP32 is the ultimate option for both beginners and enthusiasts for ...

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

Have you ever found yourself juggling three or more remotes just to watch TV or adjust your smart home devices? It’s a frustratingly common scenario in today’s tech-filled homes. With the ...

Not sure if this is the right forum, but wanted to share the extremely satisfying tale of how I made a dumb heater/AC unit into everything I wished it could be. I'll share some links to resources in ...

BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT has announced the availability of the new ADT Self Setup smart home security system, its most advanced and complete DIY system ever and the first fully integrated DIY offering ...