French engineer André Buhart has published the plans and open-source software to create a DIY "solar energy router" to manage PV overproduction. Depending on the configuration, the device can direct ...

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The purpose of this study is to showcase the design and development of a web-enabled home automation system prototype. The unit was developed using low-cost components such as the ubiquitous Arduino ...

When I spin up a new Home Assistant instance, there are a few add-ons I don’t wait to install. These tools make configuration easier, unlock extra features, and give me more control over how I ...

U sing Home Assistant for smart home automation is for the brave. Want to make the IoT systems work with Home Assistant?

Customer chooses components. As reviewed, this system would cost: $2,729.93; plus, $54.99/mo for professional monitoring Best Prices Today: Vivint Smart Home Security System Retailer Price ...

Smart thermostats connect to your HVAC system and your home's Wi-Fi. They're a step up from programmable thermostats, which let you set specific heating and cooling schedules. Smart thermostats do ...

ESPHome is an open source system for macOS, Linux, and Windows, comprising two primary components: Bluetooth proxy for Bluetooth low energy (BLE) sensor integration and ESPHome Automation for ...

A home automation prototype using IoT platforms like Blynk or MQTT provides an efficient, scalable, and user-friendly solution to control multiple devices such as lights and fans remotely. The system ...

The best home security systems are 1. SimpliSafe, 2. Ring, 3. Abode, 4. Arlo, 5. ADT and 6. Vivint. They include sensors, detectors, cameras and more.