ESP32 – Mini Smart Switch with monitor

For the hobby developer who wants full control over their smart hardware, the Aubess Power Monitor Switch is an excellent starting point. It is an inexpensive Wi-Fi power switch with built-in energy monitoring, solid hardware, and a compact design. Under the hood, however, the device uses a closed Wi-Fi module based on a ESP-02S (or […]

ESP32 – Power Plug with Energy Meter

For many years, the Dutch retailer Action has sold affordable smart‑home devices under the LSC Smart Connect brand. These products are extremely popular due to their low price point, but internally the hardware is often far more capable than expected. Earlier generations frequently used ESP8266 modules, which made reflashing and custom firmware relatively easy. Newer hardware revisions, however, increasingly rely […]