A minimal example that reads a digital IR (obstacle/proximity) sensor on pin D2 and lights the onboard LED (pin 13) when an object is detected. The project is configured to build with PlatformIO for ...

Smart light bulbs are convenient, aesthetically pleasing, and surprisingly cheap, but there's a reason these seemingly luxurious bulbs are so affordable compared to other IoT devices. The popular ...

New sensor-packed Smart Bricks introduced at CES add color, sound, and interactivity to classic Lego builds, debuting with Star Wars sets this spring. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and ...

The brand-new, jaw-dropping Lego smart brick tech can recognize other bricks, activate effects and play music. They're debuting in Star Wars Lego sets this spring and we got an early look at CES 2026.

Govee arrives at CES with enhanced ceiling lights that can mimic a real skylight or give you a window to another world. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

Authorities are racing to pump the brakes on a startling trend involving organized criminals using stolen vehicles to terrorize communities, with videos of chaotic street takeovers wreaking havoc from ...

SeeedStudio sent us a tiny Smart IR Remote hub for review: XIAO Smart IR Mate, or XIAO IR Mate for short. At first glance, it looks like any other WiFi IR blasters, but what makes it interesting is ...

Home lighting solutions have evolved to the point where you no longer need to roll off the couch to flip a switch. These days, you just have to press a button on your phone to light up the room. If ...

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart street lights amounted to 32.9 million globally at the end of 2024. Growing at a compound annual ...

Technology may be shrinking, but its reach has never been greater. Devices that once filled entire rooms can now fit on the tip of a needle. This miniaturization is not just about space-saving; it’s ...

The XIAO Smart IR Mate is a compact circular-shaped IR remote hub/blaster built around the XIAO ESP32-C3 and designed for IoT applications. It comes pre-flashed with ESPHome and turns traditional ...

HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. What can you track with it? The Aqara W100 does more ...