A Raspberry Pi is cheaper, simpler, and far easier for beginners to learn on than a mini PC when building a starter smart ...

The Raspberry Pi might sound like dessert, but it's actually a credit card–sized computer changing the world of DIY tech. First launched in 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, it was designed to make ...

Zigbee2MQTT enables Zigbee devices to communicate with your home automation software via MQTT. Utilizing a Raspberry Pi as a dedicated Zigbee hub provides flexibility in device placement. Running ...

These days, it seems like everything, even your usual everyday-use objects such as refrigerators and plugs, can be enhanced with smart home technology. Many grueling day-to-day tasks that used to take ...

An older couple in the U.K. partnered with a startup to help reduce their energy bills, and it really worked out well. Here's ...

Meet the SunFounder Fusion HAT+ for Raspberry Pi with 4 DC motor drivers and 12 servo channels, so you can build stable robots and voice assistants ...

A new Raspberry Pi project used the compact computer board to turn a regular (dumb) washing machine into a smart model of sorts. This was carried out by Ben (of Ben's Electrical Escapades) as detailed ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...