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.

Building Arduino projects with multiple sensors can unlock powerful environmental monitoring, automation, and IoT applications. From DHT11 temperature sensors to motion, gas, and light detectors, ...

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If you were to point to a single device responsible for much of Hackaday’s early success, it might be the Arduino Uno. The ...

Surveillance cameras have stood for decades as symbols of safety and security from homes to businesses to cities. Today, ...

The excellent Vivint HomeProtect Pro security system offers 24/7 professional monitoring and remote control of your cameras, ...

From remote cabins to homes that rely on generators, this security tech is a good fit without needing Wi-Fi or constant electricity. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home ...

It may look like a cute little dolphin-themed toy, but the Flipper Zero is a surprisingly powerful learning tool for hacking.

Cove has offered do-it-yourself home security systems since 2018. The company offers monitoring that starts at $19.99 per month with no contracts. Cove’s low cost and DIY installation options make it ...