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Smart Locks

Are Smart Home Locks Safe? Analyzing Security Features and Potential Vulnerabilities

Learn about the safety of smart home locks, their security features, and potential vulnerabilities. Stay informed on how to protect your home

·7 min read
Top 5 Open-Source Smart Home Platforms to Take Control of Your Home Automation
Open-source smart home platforms

Top 5 Open-Source Smart Home Platforms to Take Control of Your Home Automation

Discover the best open-source smart home platforms, including Home Assistant, OpenHAB, Domoticz, Homebridge, and ioBroker. Learn how these platforms can give you complete control, and privacy in your smart home setup

·6 min read
A futuristic setup of an ESP32 micro-controller wired to various sensors, glowing in neon colours
ESPHome

ESPHome Guide: Getting Started, Common Challenges, and Troubleshooting Tips

ESPHome is a powerful platform for creating custom smart home automation devices using ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers. Easily integrate sensors, lights, switches, and more using simple YAML configuration files.

·12 min read
Living room with smart devices—cameras, sensors, plugs, Wi-Fi router—all wirelessly connected, illustrating an IoT smart home
Wi-Fi Optimization

Optimizing Wi-Fi for Your Home Automation Devices

Learn effective strategies to optimize your Wi-Fi range for home automation devices. Enhance connectivity, reduce dead zones, and ensure your smart home operates seamlessly.

·15 min read
Bright, dynamic illustration of unified IoT devices connected by the Matter protocol
Protocol

Why Matter Matters!

Discover the history of Matter, the groundbreaking smart home protocol unifying IoT devices. Learn how Matter simplifies device communication, enhances connectivity, and what it means for the future of smart home automation.

·3 min read