Recently an ad on YouTube about an acoustic light sensor/switch module piqued my interest. Out of curiosity, I contacted the online vendor and bought a pair. Named MR-SK50A, the module is less popular ...

I have already made some devices using SeeedStudio’s Seeeduino Nano microcontroller boards and Grove Sensors. In this post I am going to show you how to make a simple sound activated electronic switch ...

The Orro Switch is expensive, but it offers some nifty tricks that put it near the top of the market. With options like Noon and Brilliant now available, high-end lighting has landed squarely not just ...

You’re probably familiar with those regular old light switches that you fumble for in the dark, but maybe you’re unclear on what a smart switch is. Good news: you’ve come to the right place. A smart ...

Recently, I talked about how using your old Android phone as a security camera isn't the best approach for repurposing it, and discussed the possibility of using it as a smart home remote of sorts.

Using voice commands via the Amazon Echo's Alexa voice assistant or your smartphone to turn on your Philips smart light bulbs is convenient, but even better is just walking into a room and ta-daa!