Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

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Unlocking deeper control and reliability with ESPHome projects that turn everyday sensors into powerful smart home upgrades.

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

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Imagine walking into a room that automatically adjusts its temperature and humidity to your comfort level, no apps, no manual adjustments, just seamless automation. Sounds futuristic? Not anymore.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Turning your home into a smart home is extremely popular – so popular, in fact, that it has become a $28 billion industry in America as of ...

Have you ever wished your smart home devices could do just a little bit more—something uniquely tailored to your needs? Maybe you’ve dreamed of a home automation sensors that tracks the exact ...

The benefits of smart home automation may keep you from ever going back to a "dumb" home again. Controlling the temperature, turning on the lights, locking the doors, and seeing who's at the door — ...

BOCA RATON, Fla.—ADT has announced the availability of the new ADT Self Setup smart home security system, its most advanced and complete DIY system ever and the first fully integrated DIY offering ...

Whether you’re getting ready to list your home pronto or have set your sights on selling your home in a few years, a little home-improvement DIY effort can go a long way. A recent report from Zillow ...