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.

Google confirmed in a reply to one affected user that Home automations are not going away, but certain actions are. During the first week of May – coming up quickly – Google Home will stop supporting ...

The best way to make the most of your smart setup is to have your devices handle tasks you forget to do or can't stay on top ...

There’s a reason that the standards specifications for various wireless communications protocols are extremely long and ...

Abstract: Managing home and garden systems efficiently is becoming harder due to increased use of electronic devices and the need for better environmental control. Many current systems are not ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

The Google Home app is getting pre-defined voice assistant actions in the automation editor. Google is also making it possible to remove pre-made routines. Google Home for web now supports continuous ...

Imagine walking into your home after a long day, and the lights automatically adjust to your preferred brightness, your favorite playlist starts playing softly in the background, and the thermostat ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is a balancing act to be done when setting up a home security system. On the one hand, you obviously want your home to be as secure as ...

Adopting artificial intelligence can be tricky for HVAC contractors, so imagine having 27 businesses integrating AI into their operations all at once. But that’s exactly what Southern Home Services, a ...

The Google Home app is expanding what you can do with automations, with a new update adding support for more automation triggers and actions including robot vacuums. Rolling out now to the Android and ...