IoT Tools and Platforms
Engineering guides for selecting, deploying, and extending IoT platforms, development tools, dashboards, and device operations software.
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Debugging Long-Uptime ESPHome Devices on ESP32
Many ESPHome devices look stable right after flashing. Sensors report values, Home Assistant discovers entities, and automations work.
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Building a Multi-I2C Sensor Gateway with ESP32 and ESPHome
Connecting an SCD41, a BME680, a light sensor, and an electrochemical gas sensor to the same ESP32 can look like a simple ESPHome exercise.
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ESP32 Energy Metering with HLW8032, BL0942, and ESPHome
Many ESP32 energy metering projects start well. You connect an HLW8032 or BL0942 module, enable the matching ESPHome component.
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Why IoT Platforms Need Fleet Indexing and Device Search
Many IoT platforms begin with three search paths: search by device name, filter by product model, and filter by online state.
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Choosing Open Voice Hardware for Home Assistant: Voice Preview Edition, DIY Satellites, and ESPHome Voice Nodes
When people start exploring Home Assistant Voice , the first question is often framed too narrowly: which board should I buy.
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Matter vs Thread vs Zigbee in Home Assistant: What Should You Actually Choose?
When people build a smart home around Home Assistant , one of the first questions is usually: should I choose Matter , Thread , or Zigbee ?
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Tuya Local Control vs Cloud API vs App SDK: What Should You Choose?
Many teams start a Tuya project by asking a simple question: should we use local control, Cloud API , or App SDK ?
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How to Model Device Online State Correctly
Many IoT platforms still store online state as a single field such as online = true/false .
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SGP.32 + LwM2M: A Practical Stack for Global IoT Deployment in 2026
Many teams split global IoT work into two tracks. One track handles eSIM / profile control, carriers, and regional connectivity.
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The Core Architecture of an IoT Device Management Platform
Many teams still treat an IoT device-management platform as three things: device registration, online status, and a device-detail page.
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How to Design a Local-First Smart Home with Home Assistant
When people talk about a Home Assistant setup being "local-first," the first instinct is often "remove the cloud." That instinct is understandable.
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Why Tuya Projects Fail on DP Modeling, Not API Calls
Learn how to design Tuya DP (Data Points) for IoT devices. Understand DP structure, examples, and best practices for scalable Tuya IoT development.
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Share the device, data flow, network condition, target users, and business system boundaries. We can help you decide what to build first.