We frequently get home automation tips, many of which have simple circuit-based on/off control for lights. [Paulo Borges] has created something quite different, however, with his in-the-wall ...

Ever been annoyed by the placement of light switches in your house? Is there never one around when you need it? The Avi-on Switch is a new light switch (with an associated iPhone app) that you can ...

I have the pleasure of living in an apartment without any ceiling lights in my bedroom or living room, and if you do as well, you know that it’s a little annoying. I have lamps everywhere that I have ...

The device is made to adjust the lights in a house with the use of any type of remote controller with IR interface to improve the quality of life. Only two keys on the remote controller are required ...

If you’re looking for your first electronics project, or a project to get someone else started in electronics, [Vadim] has you covered. Back when he was first starting out in electronics he built this ...

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. Several months after demonstrating the latest ...

You can add a second light switch anywhere in your house without wiring a new three-way switch thanks to smart home technology. This guide will show you what you need, and how to do this without ...

I'm not sure if this even exists, or if I'm overthinking it and there is a completely different/better way of accomplishing this. Here's the setup: I have a patio light controlled by a switch inside.

In my previous installment of Cool Stuff, I decided to embark on a journey into the world of gussying up my apartment with a variety of entry-level devices that are compatible with Alexa, Amazon's ...