I've been on a mission to unify all my smart devices under one app, and as someone who's running most of his smart devices with ESP32s, the toaster seemed like the next logical step. After all, all I ...

The $10 ESP32 board has been a complete game-changer. It has helped transform my approach to building a reliable, ...

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 ...

The classic smart plug is a simple affair, a plug-in device that can automate and schedule on-off features for whatever you plug into it, like a lamp, coffeemaker or fountain. Emporia's model is a ...