Practical guides for smart homes, WiFi networks and intelligent gardening.https://homeiotguide.com/en/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/troubleshooting/wifi-keeps-disconnecting/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/troubleshooting/wifi-keeps-disconnecting/WiFi cuts out or devices disconnect: the real causes (interference, DHCP, power saving, channel, IoT) and how to fix them one by one.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/ldr-esp32-light-sensor-wiring/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/ldr-esp32-light-sensor-wiring/Learn how to wire an LDR photoresistor to the ESP32, read its value with the ADC and use it as the basis for an automation.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/safety/electrical-safety-garden-irrigation/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/safety/electrical-safety-garden-irrigation/Electrical safety for garden irrigation: REBT, ITC-BT-18, 24 and 43, equipment IP ratings, 30 mA RCDs, earthing, pumps in water and safe cabling.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/troubleshooting/dying-plants-root-rot-overwatering/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/troubleshooting/dying-plants-root-rot-overwatering/Why plants stop growing, dry out or rot after a watering change: too much water, lack of light, compacted substrate, checking roots and diagnosis.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:20:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/troubleshooting/automatic-irrigation-not-working/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/troubleshooting/automatic-irrigation-not-working/Automatic irrigation not working: doesn't run, runs too little or too much, ordered diagnosis with valves, solenoids, pressure, filters and clogged emitters.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:10:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/growing/potting-soil-and-drainage/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/growing/potting-soil-and-drainage/Substrate and drainage in pots: peat, coco coir, perlite and vermiculite, mixes that retain water, drainage layers, drainage holes and repotting properly.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/growing/diy-hydroponics-nft-dwc-drip/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/growing/diy-hydroponics-nft-dwc-drip/DIY hydroponics: NFT, DWC and drip systems without substrate, nutrient solution, pH and EC, root oxygenation, light, assembly and common mistakes.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:50:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/automation/balcony-vegetable-garden-irrigation/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/automation/balcony-vegetable-garden-irrigation/Irrigation for a balcony or terrace vegetable garden: raised tank, drip zones per plant, flow rate, substrate, windbreak and the full step-by-step assembly.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:40:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/automation/solar-irrigation-off-grid-pump/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/automation/solar-irrigation-off-grid-pump/Solar irrigation in the garden: sizing the panel and battery, sun hours, low-voltage pump, timer or sensor, maintenance and the limits of the system.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/automation/automate-irrigation-with-home-assistant/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/automation/automate-irrigation-with-home-assistant/Automate irrigation in Home Assistant: threshold and hysteresis, missing readings, pump safety, history, alerts and how to avoid overwatering.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:20:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/sensors/diy-weather-station-for-irrigation/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/sensors/diy-weather-station-for-irrigation/Build a DIY weather station for the garden: temperature, humidity, rain and wind sensors, siting and shade, evapotranspiration and AEMET weather data.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/sensors/rain-sensor-for-irrigation/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/sensors/rain-sensor-for-irrigation/How to install a rain sensor for automatic irrigation: tipping bucket or capacitive probe, ESP32 readings, deep sleep, Home Assistant and mistakes.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/sensors/soil-moisture-sensor-capacitive-vs-resistive/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/sensors/soil-moisture-sensor-capacitive-vs-resistive/Soil moisture sensor for the garden: capacitive vs resistive differences, corrosion, where to bury it and how to calibrate it at two points.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:50:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/irrigation/hard-water-limescale-drip-irrigation/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/irrigation/hard-water-limescale-drip-irrigation/Hard water in irrigation: how to spot limescale, why it blocks emitters, which filters to use and how to prevent crusts in the garden and in pots.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/irrigation/how-to-choose-irrigation-controller/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/irrigation/how-to-choose-irrigation-controller/How to choose an automatic irrigation controller: solenoid or ball valve, number of zones, flow per zone, pressure and the settings you actually use.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/irrigation/drip-irrigation-installation-step-by-step/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/irrigation/drip-irrigation-installation-step-by-step/Install drip irrigation in pots or a vegetable plot: emitter flow, filter, pressure regulator, main line, microtubes, flushing and common mistakes.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/fundamentals/how-much-water-plants-need/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/fundamentals/how-much-water-plants-need/How to calculate how much water a plant needs based on climate, pot and substrate, with the FAO-56 method, weighing the pot and signs of excess or shortage.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:10:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/dht11-vs-dht22/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/dht11-vs-dht22/DHT11 vs DHT22: we compare range, accuracy, sampling rate, wiring and ESP32 readings to pick the right sensor for your project.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/fundamentals/home-automatic-irrigation-complete-guide/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-gardening/fundamentals/home-automatic-irrigation-complete-guide/Automatic irrigation at home from scratch: choosing a system, solenoid valves, soil sensor, controller and Home Assistant, plus materials and setup.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/boards/esp32-what-is-it-and-how-to-start/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/boards/esp32-what-is-it-and-how-to-start/An ESP32 beginner's guide: what it is, which board to choose, how to wire it up and how to build your first smart home device with ESPHome.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/home-automation-for-beginners/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/home-automation-for-beginners/A beginner's guide to home automation: what to automate first, how to choose an ecosystem and devices, how to plan your first project and mistakes to avoid.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/troubleshooting/esp32-wont-connect-to-wifi/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/troubleshooting/esp32-wont-connect-to-wifi/ESP32 won't connect to WiFi: a step-by-step diagnosis of credentials, band, signal, power, firmware, router settings and ESPHome config.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/projects/sct013-esp32-power-consumption-meter/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/projects/sct013-esp32-power-consumption-meter/A conceptual guide to measuring consumption with SCT-013 and ESP32: wiring, safety, RMS calculation, calibration and the limits of the result.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:20:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/projects/automatic-irrigation-with-esphome/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/projects/automatic-irrigation-with-esphome/Design an automatic irrigation system with ESPHome: soil moisture sensor, ESP32, relay, limits, manual mode and safety precautions.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:10:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/projects/esp32-esphome-temperature-sensor/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/projects/esp32-esphome-temperature-sensor/Build a temperature sensor with ESP32 and ESPHome step by step: materials, wiring, YAML configuration, Home Assistant and final checks.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/boards/raspberry-pi-home-assistant-server/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/boards/raspberry-pi-home-assistant-server/Use a Raspberry Pi as a Home Assistant server: hardware, storage, Home Assistant OS or Docker, step-by-step installation, backups and maintenance.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:45:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/boards/esp32-vs-esp8266-vs-arduino/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/boards/esp32-vs-esp8266-vs-arduino/ESP32 vs ESP8266 vs Arduino: differences in connectivity, processing power, consumption, difficulty and use cases to help you choose an IoT board.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/pir-hc-sr501-motion-sensor/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/pir-hc-sr501-motion-sensor/How to wire and configure a PIR HC-SR501 motion sensor with an ESP32: pins, power, trigger time, range, calibration and the most frequent errors.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/hlk-ld2410-mmwave-presence-sensor/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/hlk-ld2410-mmwave-presence-sensor/How to use the HLK-LD2410 mmWave sensor with ESPHome and Home Assistant: wiring, presence zones, configuration and common errors.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/bme280-datasheet-i2c-wiring-calibration/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/sensors/bme280-datasheet-i2c-wiring-calibration/A BME280 guide with the datasheet, I2C wiring for the ESP32, ESPHome configuration, I2C addresses, calibration checks and the mistakes to avoid.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:45:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/matter-vs-zigbee-vs-wifi-vs-bluetooth/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/matter-vs-zigbee-vs-wifi-vs-bluetooth/Matter vs Zigbee, WiFi and Bluetooth: differences, coverage, power use, hubs and security to help you pick the right protocol for your smart home.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/esphome-complete-guide/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/esphome-complete-guide/ESPHome guide in English: how to install it, write your first YAML, flash an ESP32, connect it to Home Assistant and debug errors.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:15:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/home-assistant-installation-first-steps/https://homeiotguide.com/en/smart-home/fundamentals/home-assistant-installation-first-steps/How to install Home Assistant step by step: which hardware to choose, when to use Home Assistant OS or Docker, and how to add your first device.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/iot/separate-vlan-for-smart-home-devices/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/iot/separate-vlan-for-smart-home-devices/A dedicated smart home VLAN: how to separate IoT, guests and your personal data in Home Assistant, with a tagged switch and firewall rules.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/security/cgnat-and-ports/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/security/cgnat-and-ports/CGNAT and ports in Spain: what it is, how to tell whether you are behind it, why ports never open, and the solutions that let you connect from outside.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/security/wifi-security-wpa3-wps/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/security/wifi-security-wpa3-wps/Home WiFi security explained: WPA3, mixed WPA2/WPA3, WPS, hiding the SSID, MAC filtering, strong passwords and what to do if you suspect your network was hacked.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/troubleshooting/how-many-devices-can-a-router-handle/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/troubleshooting/how-many-devices-can-a-router-handle/How many devices your router can handle and why it degrades: real limits per device, symptoms of saturation and how to expand your network capacity.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/troubleshooting/slow-wifi-causes/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/troubleshooting/slow-wifi-causes/Slow WiFi at home: the causes ranked by frequency, from most to least likely, with the check, the fix and the order of action for each one.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/configuration/how-to-set-up-a-mesh-system/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/configuration/how-to-set-up-a-mesh-system/Mesh system step by step: where to place each node, how to set it up, which settings to change and the mistakes that leave a mesh network worse than the router alone.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/coverage/extend-wifi-coverage/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/coverage/extend-wifi-coverage/Extend your home WiFi coverage comparing repeater, powerline (PLC), network cable and mesh, what works in each type of home and how each one performs.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/coverage/wifi-repeater-vs-mesh/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/coverage/wifi-repeater-vs-mesh/WiFi repeater or mesh system: real performance differences, when each one works and how to decide without buying the wrong equipment for your home.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/wifi-6-vs-wifi-7/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/wifi-6-vs-wifi-7/WiFi 6 or WiFi 7: what changes in practice, what the 6 GHz band adds, when it's worth it and which criteria matter when picking a home router.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/ont-hgu-neutral-router/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/ont-hgu-neutral-router/ONT, HGU and neutral router: what each part does, what's inside an all-in-one device and how to connect them for a well-run fibre installation.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/fiber-router-pppoe-vlan-dhcp/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/fiber-router-pppoe-vlan-dhcp/PPPoE, IPoE, VLAN and priority by Spanish ISP: a table of Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, Digi, Adamo and more, with review date and warnings.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/replace-isp-router/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/routers/replace-isp-router/Replace your ISP router with your own step by step: the three possible topologies, double NAT, bridge mode and which checks to run.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/fundamentals/measure-wifi-signal/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/fundamentals/measure-wifi-signal/How to measure your home WiFi signal step by step: what dBm means, how to pick a channel, which apps to use on Android, Windows, iOS and macOS and good values.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMThttps://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/fundamentals/2-4-ghz-vs-5-ghz/https://homeiotguide.com/en/home-networks/fundamentals/2-4-ghz-vs-5-ghz/2.4 GHz or 5 GHz: which band to use at home, its range, wall penetration, interference, real speed and how to choose depending on your devices.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT