As the only electronics engineer in my family and circle of friends, it is sometimes not possible to evade an appeal for help. This time the request came from a friendly elderly lady in a retirement ...

It is sometimes necessary for an RC (remote control) model to contain some kind of switching functionality. Some things that come to mind are lights on a model boat, or the folding away of the ...

Etekcity via Amazon offers a three-pack of its Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch for $24.98. Applying coupon code 4236MYEI drops the final price to $16.98 with free shipping for Prime ...

I will eventually have 3-4 POE cameras in and around my main house, and I'd like to power them from a POE switch. I'd also like to power-cycle them remotely, as ~$100 cameras have a habit of needing ...

It's not a necessity by any stretch, but Lutron's newest smart switch is still a welcome addition to a system that's already great. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

Canyou knock on your kitchen countertop to dim the lights, turn on your favoritemusic or send your partner a text message? You can if you have a "Knocki" stuckto it. Developed by Texas-based Swan ...

A recent firmware update for the Philips Hue lighting lineup has given HomeKit compatibility to the company's affordable dimmer switches. That means you can now customize the switches to your liking, ...

Apple TV owners generally like using the Apple TV remote but have found one glaring issue — there's no input button. Input buttons are pretty important for smart TVs, which allow you to switch between ...