Fewer brackets, more smart devices.

These are the projects I recommend building instead of just buying something off the shelf.

For more than two decades, the smart home industry has focused on a single problem: how to make devices easier to control.

A smart home without the internet may sound like a paradox, but stay with me. There are already a number of smart home devices that work with no internet, but you can take it a step further and build ...

Amazon is rolling out a free Echo Hub update with a redesigned interface and deeper smart home customization. Users can now fully personalize the home screen, choosing which devices, groups, ...

Oluwaniyi Raji is a tech content specialist who covers consumer technology, software, and digital tools. He has published over 300 articles for outlets including BGR (Boy Genius Report), MakeUseOf, ...

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