Tag: smart-home

Articles tagged "smart-home".

• How to Wire an LDR Sensor to the ESP32: Diagram and Reading

  Published: 30 Sep, 2026 |  at  10:00 AM

  Sensors

  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.

• Home automation for beginners: a complete starter guide

  Updated: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  02:00 PM

  Fundamentals

  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.

• Raspberry Pi as a Home Assistant server: installation

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  11:45 AM

  Boards

  Use a Raspberry Pi as a Home Assistant server: hardware, storage, Home Assistant OS or Docker, step-by-step installation, backups and maintenance.

• Matter vs Zigbee vs WiFi vs Bluetooth: what to choose

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  10:30 AM

  Fundamentals

  Matter vs Zigbee, WiFi and Bluetooth: differences, coverage, power use, hubs and security to help you pick the right protocol for your smart home.

• Home Assistant: installation guide and first steps

  Published: 29 Sep, 2026 |  at  10:00 AM

  Fundamentals

  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.