You no longer need to spend money on expensive smart devices. If you take your data’s privacy seriously and want your smart home to operate locally, it’s high time to pick up a couple of ESP32 boards.

With two cores at 240 MHz and about 8.5 MB of non-banked RAM if you’re using the right ESP32-S3 version, this MCU seems at ...

Now, someone on the ESP32 subreddit has posted a cool project that uses retro gauges as trackers for your smart home. And ...

Bluetooth is everywhere, but it’s hard to inspect. Most of the magic is done inside a Bluetooth controller chip, accessed ...

With Christmas a little over two weeks ago, one might be scrambling to find a gift for a loved one, friend, or family member. If you’re familiar with Arduino or Raspberry Pi and have a free weekend, ...

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