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Articles Tagged “Home Automation”
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Mini Computers
ESP32-C5 Relay Board Adds RS-485 and Wi-Fi 6 for $21
The Maker Go ESP32-C5-EVB pairs four 10A relays and four opto-isolated inputs with RS-485, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Zigbee, and Thread, starting around $15.
Alex Circuit★Jul 31, 2026★5 min read
Mini Computers
Olimex PICO-EVB Adds Mains Relays to Raspberry Pi Pico
Olimex's €14.95 PICO-EVB turns any Raspberry Pi Pico into an industrial controller with four 240VAC relays, four optoisolated inputs and ESPHome support.
Alex Circuit★Jul 19, 2026★5 min read
Mini Computers
Louder ESP32 Mini Adds WiFi and Bluetooth to Old Speakers for $15
The $15 Louder ESP32 Mini is an open-source amplifier board that turns any passive speaker into a smart, multiroom audio device with Squeezelite, Snapcast, and ESPHome support.
Alex Circuit★Jun 25, 2026★4 min read
Mini Computers
Matter 1.6 Adds NFC Setup and Smarter Multi-Platform Smart Homes
Matter 1.6, released June 19, brings NFC-based commissioning, easier multi-ecosystem device sharing, and context-aware thermostats to make smart homes simpler to set up.
Alex Circuit★Jun 20, 2026★3 min read