home automation

IoT Based Fan Speed Controller using ESP8266 IoT Based Smart Fan Control using ESP8266 and Blynk

Well, IoT is trending everywhere and is one of the greatest things that can be used to make life easier. There are…

ESP8266 based DIY Smart Plug using Captive Portal ESP8266 based Smart Plug to Make Your Home Appliances IoT Enabled

Ever since I started to work with the ESP Wi-Fi Modules, I always wanted to build a smart Wi-Fi socket that enables me to…

LinkSwitch-TNZ Compact Switcher IC LinkSwitch-TNZ Compact Switcher IC with Lossless Zero-Cross Detection Reduces Component Count in Smart Home and Appliance Applications

Power Integrations has announced the release of a new compact switching power supply IC, LinkSwitch-TNZ that reduces the…

Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Node-RED using Google Assistant How to use Google Assistant with Node-RED for Home Automation – An Alternative to IFTTT

As you know, IFTTT recently announced their “Pro” subscription and restrictions on free accounts. Under IFTTT’s new…

WhatsApp Automation using Python on Raspberry Pi WhatsApp Automation using Python on Raspberry Pi – A Personalized WhatsApp bot for Home Automation

WhatsApp is one of the most popular cross-platform messaging tools that is used by a vast majority of people. Even though its…

Solid-State Relay using ESP8266 for IoT Applications Building a Compact and Low Power Solid-State Relay to Control AC Home Appliances using ESP8266 for IoT Applications

Relays are common in many switching circuits where controlling (turning ON or OFF) an AC load is required. But due to…

ESP32 Touch Sensor using Capacitive Touch Boards Build Your Own Capacitive Touch Sensor to Control Home Appliance using ESP32

In many cases, touch sensors are used instead of push buttons. The advantage is that we don't have to provide force to press a…

Voice Controlled Home Automation using Google Assistant Voice Controlled Home Automation using Google Assistant – Control Multiple loads in Online, Manual, and Timer Mode

With the advancement in virtual assistants like Google Assistant and Alexa, Home automation and Voice controlled applications…

Z-Wave Protocol in Smart Home Automation Solutions  Understanding Z-Wave Protocol and its Role in Smart Home Automation Solutions

As applications based around Wireless Sensor Networks, Home Automation, and IoT increased, the need for alternative…

GetWired - Wired Home Automation System Open Source Wired Home Automation Solution for Hobbyists and Smart Home Fanatics

GetWired is a new wired home automation system announced by Dmoatic – a DIY Home Automation Enthusiast group from Poland.…