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ESP32 Lifecycle Manager: Manage Your Firmware, Provisioning and Recovery in One Package

Blog, HomeKit, Projects, Software / Achim Pieters

ESP32-Lifecycle-Manager (LCM) is a smart “control tower” for your ESP32 device. At startup, LCM takes charge first: it handles network setup, update management, recovery procedures, and more — so your application can focus on its actual tasks. In this post, we’ll dive into how LCM works, how to integrate it, and why it’s a great […]

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ESP32 WiFi Bootstrap: Simple Wi-Fi Provisioning with HomeKit Integration

Blog, HomeKit / Achim Pieters

Configuring Wi-Fi on an ESP32 can be challenging—especially if you want the device to work across different networks without re-flashing the firmware each time. Fortunately, the ESP32 WiFi Bootstrap project offers an elegant solution. In this blog post, we’ll explore how this project works, how to integrate it into your own ESP32 projects, and how the HomeKit

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HOMEKIT LED – WITH ESP32 WROOM 32E

HomeKit, Projects / Achim Pieters

The ESP32 WROOM 32E is a versatile, powerful microcontroller ideal for smart LED projects. Want to control an LED using Apple’s Home app or Siri? No additional hub required! Just a compact board, a simple LED, and a USB cable. With my ESP32 HomeKit demo, you’ll have it running smoothly in no time. This guide

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THE ESP-WROOM-32 PROGRAMMER

Accessories, Blog, HomeKit / Achim Pieters

Streamlined development for one of the most powerful microcontrollers in the maker world. Whether you’re prototyping with the ESP32, flashing firmware, or debugging your next IoT creation, this adapter turns a tangle of wires and frustration into a seamless plug-and-play experience. In this guide, you’ll discover why this is a must-have tool for any serious

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GUIDE TO ESP32 HOMEKIT QR CODES

Blog, HomeKit / Achim Pieters

My ESP32 HomeKit Development with ESP-IDF is unlocking new frontiers in smart home development — and nothing illustrates that better than seamless Apple HomeKit integration. But setting up HomeKit accessories can be tedious, especially when provisioning devices with the correct pairing credentials. That’s where the ESP32 HomeKit QR Code Generator steps in — an elegant

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HOMEKIT NEONPixel CONTROLLER WITH ESP32-C3 SUPER MINI

Blog, HomeKit, Projects / Achim Pieters

The ESP32-C3 Super Mini is a tiny, powerful microcontroller that’s perfect for smart LED projects. Want to control a colorful LED strip using Apple’s Home app or Siri? You can do it — no extra bridge or hub needed. Just a small board, some LED’s, and a USB cable. With my ESP32 HomeKit demo, you’ll be up and

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ESP32 HOMEKIT DEVELOPMENT WITH ESP-IDF

HomeKit, Software / Achim Pieters

Welcome to a new era of smart development — where the power of the ESP32 meets the professionalism of Apple HomeKit. In this guide, we take you through the step-by-step process of setting up your development environment using Docker and the latest ESP-IDF, designed specifically for HomeKit development. Whether you’re migrating from ESP8266 projects or

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