1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (358+ words) Wireless-Tag has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the ESP32 P4 C61-TINY, a compact open-source AIo T development board based on their WT01 P461-S1 module, which combines ESP32-P4 (general-purpose) and ESP32-C61 (wireless) RISC-V So Cs. Like other ESP32-P4 boards, including the ESP32 P4 C5 Core Board, the M5 Stack Stamp-P4, or ESP32-P4-Pi-VIEWE,…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (545+ words) Users of the popular open-source platform Home Assistant report that Volkswagen car integrations suddenly stopped working after a recent change in the automaker's authentication system. Home Assistant is a self-hosted smart home platform that allows users to connect and automate…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (297+ words) Smart home transfers made easier for everyone. Samsung Smart Things - Source: Sam Mobile Handing over a Samsung smart home device to someone else without first removing it from your Smart Things network can lead to all sorts of issues for…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1308+ words) The guy selling it kept apologizing for the firmware. "Wi Fi crashes sometimes if Bluetooth is enabled." Then he smiled like that was part of the charm. That feeling keeps appearing lately. Not just in electronics circles either. Everywhere. People…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (527+ words) 9to5 Toys Add four Matter-certified Edison smart bulbs to your home at under $8 each Linkind Matter Smart Edison Light Bulbs (4-pack) I've been rocking several of Linkind's Matter smart bulbs in my home for about two years now and have no…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (154+ words) Samsung has expanded the integration of its Smart Things platform across its Bespoke AI appliance lineup in India, shifting the ecosystem from reactive servicing toward a proactive maintenance model. The platform is designed to centralize the management of connected home…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (702+ words) The Ambient is supported by its audience. If you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Learn More A brilliant value hub, the Aqara M200 offers pretty much the same feature set as the high-end M3 bar the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (156+ words) This system could dramatically simplify the process of upgrading existing homes into connected environments. Rather than replacing ordinary household items with expensive "smart" versions, homeowners could attach inexpensive Sound Off tags to existing furniture and fixtures. Since the tags require…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (239+ words) Poly Cast5 is a portable, hackable ESP32-C5-based multi-tool remote to control devices through five different core wireless technologies: Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, ESP-NOW, Lo Ra, and infrared Tx/Rx. The all-in-one controller can be used for cybersecurity work, a standard IR…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1472+ words) Well, nerds, we made it. The year is 2026, and your home can genuinely do most of that. Every smart home needs a brain " a central hub or ecosystem that all your devices talk to. This is the decision that will…...