The Arduino Oplà kit is a simple way to start building Internet of Things gadgets for fun and, for some, profit. The $114 starter kit includes an Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 board—basically a tiny, ...

Arduino enthusiasts, makers and those of you looking to learn more about electronics. May be interested in a new smart Arduino lock project which uses voice recognition for access privileges. Created ...

Discover how the Arduino Opta Pro can be leveraged beyond its industrial roots for smart home and DIY automation. In my article, I share hands‑on insights, practical code examples, and hardware ...

I received a travel grant and accommodation from Seeed Studio to attend Maker Faire Shenzhen and host a talk at the event. The company had no editorial input into the contents of this article. Have ...

My first beat when I joined Security Systems News in 2016 was covering the residential scene, which fortunately for me, was undergoing an incredible transformation driven mainly by the rise of the ...

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, ...

From smart doorbells and thermostats to full-home automation systems, the smart home market is expanding rapidly. Smart device ownership among U.S. households with internet reached 45% by 2024, and as ...

If you’re looking to add a security system to your home, you essentially have two choices — a DIY system or a professionally installed system. While these two categories used to be radically different ...

It’s never been easier–or less expensive–to build out a state-of-the art smart home. We have other roundups that name the best smart home components–everything from the best smart bulbs to the best ...