Well, if you’ve got a home automation system setup and a spare ESP8266 laying around, [aderusha] may have your solution with MQTTCarPresence. The theory of operation here is very clever.

The Arduino IDE is used to program an ESP8266, and there are plenty of MQTT sketches out there that may be used for this purpose. The most recent example build from [Aditya] is a retrofit for a ...

I have OpenHAB running at home for home automation. I also run an HRV for my house. The Control Panel obviously displays house and roof temperatures and controls the fans to dump air into the house ...

Arduino is a do-it-yourselfers dream that allows you to create a true smart home experience tailored to your needs. Check out how to use Arduino to build the smart home you want.

The system uses both an Arduino and a Raspberry Pi alongside a ton of various sensors to monitor the house. You can set up the system to send you alerts when something happens or just monitor ...

The new resource provides over 40+ home automation project ideas allowing you to utilize the Arduino Cloud and create a wide variety ...

If you would like to build a smart BBQ you might be interested in a new article providing inspiration for home automation projects.

Brent Voltz makes home IoT easy with Amazon Alexa and the ESP8266. In this project, he created voice controlled lab lighting. This project is sure to brighten your day!

Truth be told, diving down the smart home automation rabbit hole can be an expensive journey. All of these devices can set you back a few dollars, and those prices can add up quickly. Sure, there are ...