If you love tinkering, ESPHome is a fantastic way to build custom smart home devices. This open-source firmware framework ...

The sheer convenience of using it makes many pick smart devices and sensors off the shelf. When the cost starts compounding, most folks hit the brakes on their dream smart home project. Also, I ...

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.

If setting up smart devices feels daunting, here are three simple steps I’ve learned to build a functional smart home. Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with ...

It's no secret that the smart home world is dominated by Big Tech, with Amazon's Alexa leading the charge, closely followed by Google Home and Apple HomeKit. These popular automation systems aren't as ...