Ultimate ESP8266 Arduino Tutorial & Review: The Wi-Fi Module That Changed DIY Forever

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ESP8266 Arduino WiFi module tutorial and review

Technology keeps advancing at an exponential pace — whether we like it or not. Engineers are constantly working to make electronic devices smaller, more efficient, and cleaner in design by eliminating unnecessary wiring. If you look back just 20 years, a device was considered portable if you could lift it with both arms and carry … Read more

How to monitor screen time for kids with Internet of Things – ESP8266 Arduino Tutorial

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How to monitor TV screen time for kids with Internet of Things | ESP8266

In October 2016, nearly 10,000 pediatricians gathered at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) national conference to update health recommendations for children in 2017. Among the key topics discussed were screen time, social media, and cyberbullying — all pressing issues in today’s connected world. AAP experts recommend that children between the ages of 2 and … Read more

Internet of Things project – Android push notifications | ESP8266 Arduino Tutorial

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What’s the point of building an IoT project if you can’t access it live from anywhere using your smartphone? The whole idea behind the “Internet of Things” is exactly that — being able to monitor and control your “things” remotely, at any time, from any place. Real-time access is what turns a simple gadget into … Read more

What is AIoTI – The Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation

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Have you ever heard of AIoTI?
While browsing for news about the Internet of Things, I recently stumbled upon a headline mentioning AIoTI — and I couldn’t resist digging deeper.

Here’s what I found: in March 2015, the European Commission, together with key players in the IoT space, launched the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation, also known as AIoTI. Based in Brussels, this unique European association was created to support and strengthen collaboration among IoT stakeholders across the continent.

But the real question is: do we need to know about this?
Is it relevant to us, as makers, tech enthusiasts, or IoT developers?
Absolutely yes.

Everyone should be aware of global organizations like AIoTI. Today, these alliances hold enormous influence, funding, and innovation power. They can take an idea and scale it into something that shapes industries — much like how the fashion world sets trends and colors for the season.

The Internet of Things is quickly becoming part of everything — from factories and cities to homes, gadgets, and wearables. Soon, it will be as embedded in our lives as smartphones and social media.

The European Commission’s goal with AIoTI is to foster a dynamic, open IoT ecosystem — one that can unleash the full potential of IoT technology. Built on the earlier work of the IoT Research Cluster (IERC), AIoTI aims to share innovation across industries, helping transform fresh ideas into practical solutions and sustainable business models.

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Arduino Time Sync from NTP Server using ESP8266 WiFi module

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How to get accurate time from an NTP Server using ESP8266 Arduino module as UDP client without an RTC Module. Use ESP8266 as a Real Time Clock for Arduino.

Time is the invisible thread that holds our digital world together.From automation systems to smart devices, everything in electronics and computing relies on precise timing. Even the concept of automation itself is defined by actions triggered and coordinated through time. In automation engineering, accuracy matters. Smart projects are driven by reliable, time-based triggers and synchronized … Read more

Arduino Snow Depth Remote Sensing with Ultrasonic sensor and ESP8266

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Wouldn’t it be great to know how much snow fell overnight — just by checking your smartphone?

Whether you’re getting ready for work or want to keep an eye on snow depth at your vacation home in the mountains, there’s a simple and affordable way to do it: set up a remote snow depth monitoring system using Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

In this article, I’ll show you exactly how to build your own DIY snow depth sensor using an Arduino, an ultrasonic sensor, and an ESP8266 WiFi module. You’ll be able to track snow accumulation in real time, directly from your phone or any internet-connected device.

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Blynk BRIDGE – Another way to Communicate between two ESP8266 modules

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TiNKERIOT | Blynk BRIDGE - Another way to Communicate between two ESP8266 modules

A powerful new method for enabling communication between Internet of Things (IoT) modules — no matter where they are in the world — is now available through Blynk’s BRIDGE technology.

With Blynk Bridge, you can easily interconnect all your IoT devices using the Blynk Cloud Server as a live, central transaction manager. And the best part? This feature is completely free to use.

One of the biggest advantages of Blynk Bridge is how simple and fast it makes the development process. Thanks to the Blynk library, most of the complex work is handled behind the scenes — letting you focus on building your project, not on writing communication protocols.

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Internet of Things for non-programmers with Arduino, Blynk and ESP8266-12F

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TiNKERIOT | Internet of Things for non-programmers with Arduino, Blynk and ESP8266-12F

The answer is NO — you don’t need to be a programmer to build Internet of Things (IoT) automation projects!

I get asked all the time: “What exactly is the Internet of Things, and can I create IoT projects without knowing how to code?”
In this article, I’ll show you how to control devices from your smartphone using the ESP8266 WiFi module and the Blynk platform, without writing a single line of code.

There are so many people who want to bring smart features to everyday objects — and honestly, it makes sense. People love to control things, especially remotely.

I personally know at least five experienced electronics engineers over 40 who are incredibly skilled in hardware but have almost no programming background. Some never had the opportunity to learn, while others simply aren’t interested — and that’s totally fine. What matters is that all of them are very excited about the idea of controlling devices over the internet.

And it’s not just engineers — even friends who’ve never touched a resistor are now curious about remote monitoring, automation, and control. IoT is no longer just for coders — it’s for everyone.

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