Discover how the Arduino Opta Pro can be leveraged beyond its industrial roots for smart home and DIY automation. In my article, I share hands‑on insights, practical code examples, and hardware ...

All smart homes are at risk of being hacked, but it's not a likely event. The type of bad actors that target smart homes and ...

Trading all of your home tech and appliances in for smart home gear is supposed to make your life easier, automating tasks ...

[Rick] had a problem. His garage refrigerator was tasked with a critical duty—keeping refreshing beverages at low temperature. Unfortunately, it had failed—the condenser was forever running, or not ...

While Chamberlain has a US-market share of over 70 percent, there are alternatives. Riesebosch praises Genie and its Aladdin ...

If managing a growing list of apps for your smart home feels overwhelming, try these top practices to keep everything organized and under control.

This article explains an upgraded smart solid-state AC switch system that uses microwave Doppler radar instead of traditional ...

The power of automations is what draws many of us to Home Assistant in the first place, but there’s no denying that the ...

If you’ve got an RTL-SDR compatible receiver, you’ve probably used it for picking up signals from all kinds of weird things. Now, [Jaron McDaniel] has built a tool to integrate many ...

There are four main smart home platforms: Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s HomeKit, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings and all work with devices such as smart lights and plugs. But which is the best smart ...

Power Home Remodeling is a full-service exterior renovation company specializing in energy-efficient upgrades for homeowners. It provides replacement windows, siding, roofing, doors and insulation ...