Android 16 offers very customizable Quick Settings tiles, but they can't be used to control a smart home by default. I used a workaround to do it.

The Aqara Hub M200 has Matter support, Thread border router features, and enhanced device compatibility to HomeKit for Apple users.

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ESPConnect is a capable flashing utility for ESP32 and ESP8266 boards. It depends on the Arduino IDE or PlatformIO IDE if you ...

Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

Abstract: In this paper a low cost and user friendly remote controlled home automation system is presented using Arduino board, Bluetooth module, smartphone, ultrasonic sensor and moisture sensor. A ...

Some of us love smart homes. Some of us hate them. But almost no one values AI in smart home appliances despite the massive ...

The Ting Smart Sensor quietly monitors your home wiring for potential hazards. Here's how it fared in my house.

Alexa+ Greetings combines conversational AI with Ring's Video Descriptions to intelligently handle doorbell interactions.

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Sendspin is described as a multi-device and multi-room music and media experience protocol, but that description honestly ...