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6 episodes

DIY Smart Home Status Lights: From ESP32 to AI Tools

Discover why the ESP32 is the ultimate brain for DIY smart homes and how AI tools are revolutionizing hardware hacking for everyone.

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The Ghost in the Machine: Why Gadgets Wake Up After Blackouts

Why does a power flicker turn on your lights but not your TV? Herman and Corn explain the engineering behind post-outage device behavior.

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Industrial Strength: Why Airports Don’t Use Smart Bulbs

Why do airports stay lit while your smart home fails? Herman and Corn dive into industrial-grade tech and the physics of beaming internet.

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Why Your Smart Home Isn't an Airport: Industrial Reliability

Why can't you run the Louvre on a Raspberry Pi? Herman and Corn dive into the rugged, wired world of industrial building automation.

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Zigbee vs. Matter: Is Your Smart Home Already Obsolete?

Is Zigbee a "reliable old truck" or a dead end? Herman and Corn debate the future of local control in the age of Matter and Thread.

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Home IP Camera Architecture: Navigating the RTSP, WebRTC, MSE Maze for Optimal Performance

RTSP, WebRTC, MSE: Decoding the maze for optimal home IP camera performance with Home Assistant.

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