ESPHome, an open-source project, lets you program ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers, along with sensors and other hardware, ...

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You can upgrade essentially any part of your home with high-tech goodies, but some rooms get more mileage out of technology than others. The living and bedrooms are ...

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.

That $10 to $20 smart plug has the potential to cut your electric bill. You just need to know how to use it. David covered broadband providers, smart home devices and security products. On its own, ...

When most people think of building a smart home, the usual suspects come to mind...security cameras, video doorbells, smart thermostats. However, the truth is, a smart home can be a lot more exciting ...

The smart home – one in which lighting, heating, and electronic devices can be controlled remotely by phone or computer – used to be something more seen in sitcoms or movies than expected in your own ...

Our favorite devices from the show aim to smarten up every room of your home, from your front door to your bedroom and beyond. I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an ...