An automatic toll gate system using Arduino revolutionises traditional toll collection by eliminating manual intervention.

I retired the expensive commercial smart home hubs and rebuilt my smart home from scratch.

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 ...

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.

After a few days at Maker Faire Shenzhen, it's hard not to rethink what a "smart home" can be. The event is packed with projects that aren't just flashy prototypes, but are instead thoughtful, working ...

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

How is it possible that we’re already looking at the end of 2025? The smart home market continued to expand and become ever more mainstream this year, as manufacturers introduced new products that are ...

If you’re seeking to make your home smarter, odds are you’re in between two smart home ecosystems, Amazon Alexa versus Google Home. Both Amazon Alexa- and Google Assistant-enabled devices can help ...

My reviews this year have taken me from highly advanced smart lock retrofits to the latest home security and even smart fans to help keep the summer cool. But only a few filled niches so well that I'm ...

You may have heard the recent news of over 100,000 Korean home cameras being hacked to spy on people, and I wouldn't blame you if news like that makes you worry about smart homes and how safe new ...

Here's a list of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems you can buy, and advice on how to choose the right one for you. The 7 best cordless vacuums for 2025 Cordless vacuums are often lighter and easier to use ...

Home Depot (HD) stock fell 4% early Tuesday after the home improvement retailer reported third quarter results that missed forecasts and lowered its full-year outlook as the US housing market remains ...