DIY smart home sensors are easy to build with the ESP Home Starter Kit. The included ESP32C6 module and motion sensor require zero coding to set up.

Three out of four of the 138 developers I surveyed use Claude Code. Here's what they say matters in daily AI coding workflows.

“Hey Siri, turn off the kitchen lights” allows you to target a room for specific controls, as long as you’ve correctly labeled your smart lights in Apple Home (something I encourage). You can create ...

This article shows how to build AI-powered desktop automation in Windows 11 using AI agents with practical examples for automating everyday tasks.

Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.

Intent-based triggers replace years of automation guesswork.

SwitchBot updates its app with Kata, an LLM-powered AI assistant that builds automations, troubleshoots devices, and ...

The first device I added to my smart home was a light bulb. It seemed like the safest possible place to start. I could turn ...

Home AI is earning its keep by planning routines, watching for deliveries and several other tricks I use in my daily life.

Spread the loveWhen you first dip your toes into the world of smart home technology, it’s easy to get excited about ...

Zapier is a slick online service that lets you quickly build reliable automations between disparate business and productivity apps, all without any coding knowledge. IFTTT is a slick and extremely ...

And it made my automations a lot better.