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ESP32 and Arduino projects redefine DIY smart home automation

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.
Circuit Digest

Automatic Waste Segregation System Using Arduino UNO Q

Proper waste sorting is very important for keeping our neighbourhoods clean and saving resources for the future. When we mix ...
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Home Assistant adds local AI voice control with simple setup

Home Assistant users can now integrate local AI-powered voice assistants without complex hardware, using tools like Ollama, Qwen3 models, and wake word detection via old smartphones. This setup allows ...
CNX Software

MiciMike’s open-source drop-in PCB converts Google Home Mini into a local voice assistant (Crowdfunding)

The MiciMike Home Mini Drop-In PCB is an open-source replacement mainboard designed to convert a 1st Gen Google Home Mini ...
9to5Google

Google Home app modernizes camera & media controls, Gemini voice assistant gets speed upgrades

Google is ending April with a rather sizable Home app and Gemini for Home voice assistant updates. This starts ...
Liliputing

Bring Home Assistant to a Google Home Mini with this $85 drop-in board (open hardware)

Enter the MiciMike Home Mini Drop-in Board. It’s a drop-in replacement for the original Google Home Mini printed circuit board that fits inside the case and works with the same speaker hardware. But ...