The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

The ESP32 is a tiny microcontroller that you can pick up for a few dollars. Thanks to its small footprint and low barrier to entry, it’s perfect for powering a variety of simple smart home projects ...

Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

It's grown increasingly easier, not to mention cheaper, to build out a smart home as prices fall and availability grows. In order to add smart home equipment to your residence, like smart thermostats, ...

Not sure what a smart home even is? Start here: I'm covering the apps, connections and what they do for you. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and ...