Smart Homes Are Terrible

You shouldn’t need a tech tour and app to turn the lights on.

14 smart home gadgets that cost less than $100

You don’t need to spend a lot to enjoy the security and convenience a smart home can deliver, especially if you rely on Wi-Fi instead of a smart home hub.
PCMag

8 Shockingly Useful Ways to Use the Flipper Zero, No Hacking Skills Required

Whether it's replacing lost remotes or backing up access devices, these practical Flipper Zero tips are easy for beginners and unexpectedly useful.
CNX Software

Olimex HoT aims to be lightweight, easier-to-use alternative to Home Assistant

Olimex HoT (Home of Things) is a lightweight Smart Home solution designed to run on low-end hardware (128MB RAM, 128MB flash) ...
How-To Geek on MSN

These DIY smart home projects sound useful, but aren't

Can you? Probably. Should you? Probably not.
XDA Developers on MSN

I built a $15 ESP32 smart clock that does things no store-bought one can

I programmed it with ESPHome, and it only took a few hours from start to finish.