This section defines the network credentials and server details required for sending the email. The ESP32-CAM connects to ...

Random numbers are very important to us in this computer age, being used for all sorts of security and cryptographic tasks. [Theory to Thing] recently built a device to generate random numbers ...

The hardware setup shown below includes the Arduino Uno R4, a DHT11 sensor, and the built-in Wi-Fi for email alerts. The DHT11 is connected with VCC to 5V, GND to ground, and the data pin to Digital ...

Home Assistant isn't the only smart home management utility in my FOSS toolkit ...

Can you? Probably. Should you? Probably not.

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Home security experts say security video can mean “everything” for investigations after video from a Google Nest Doorbell ...

The new police chief also discussed recruitment efforts, crime in uptown and teenagers who are riding e-bikes recklessly across the city.

The Mountain View City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to terminate its license plate camera contract with Flock Safety, heeding the calls of dozens of impassioned residents who spoke at the ...

Ever since Amazon's Alexa voice assistant hit the market in November 2014, the digital companion has continued to evolve. Alexa is simple to control using voice commands or the Alexa app, and the ...

With the ESP32-P4 not having any wireless functionality and instead focusing on being a small SoC, it makes sense to combine it with a second chip that handles features like WiFi and Bluetooth.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...