Why pay a premium for smart devices when an ESP32 and some cheap sensors can do everything for a fraction of the price?

After announcing the Arduino Nesso N1 IoT development kit and Arduino UNO Q development platform, Arduino has introduced a new development kit designed to simplify Matter-based smart home development.

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, ...

One of the great things about home automation is that it’s limitless. Whether you add more smart locks, toss some smart light bulbs into lamps, or add another smart thermostat to your home, it’s ...