The hottest Home Automation Substack posts right now

A thermostatic burner could help cook food at the right temperature without boiling over. It uses sensors to adjust heat automatically.
Home cooling can be made easier by setting up fans and vents that open when it's cooler outside. This can help lower air conditioning costs.
A silverware organizer with adjustable sections would keep utensils organized better. It would fix the space problem in traditional trays.

To make your indoor lighting like the sun, consider using bicolor lights that can change color temperature throughout the day. This can help your space feel more natural, but they can be more expensive and may not be as bright as daylight lights.
Using an LCD HDR monitor can enhance your viewing experience, allowing for brighter images and better color matching with outdoor light. This can be especially useful if your current monitor seems washed out with your new lighting setup.
If you want your lights to match outdoor brightness, consider measuring the light levels in your space with a lux meter. You may need to upgrade to higher wattage lights or adjust your room's surfaces to increase reflected light.

Apple is working on a video doorbell with Face ID, which is a new direction for the company that mostly makes money from AirPods and iPhones. This could change how people think about home security.
In the AI world, several new tools and models are being released, like Goodfire's Ember, which helps shape AI responses. This shows the rapid growth and innovation happening in artificial intelligence.
There is a rising interest in decentralization within the Ethereum community, but concerns are growing about groups forming that may stray from its core values. This raises important questions about the future of the community.

The January Round Up features clever hacks, homebrew projects, and deep dives into retro and cutting-edge tech.
There are engaging videos to watch, such as driving WS2812B LEDs from scratch and repurposing an old mouse into a 3D mouse.
Interesting reads include building a bed occupancy sensor and exploring vintage silicon-on-sapphire technology.

The newsletter features a variety of interesting content like effects pedals and LED bead curtains.
There are recommendations for articles and projects related to hardware development and DIY electronics.
Encouragement to share the newsletter with other tech enthusiasts and embrace the creativity during the upcoming winter months.

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Ubiquity equipment is easy to set up and offers a great mesh networking experience. Even if you're not tech-savvy, it's still manageable with just a little patience.
The app used for managing the network is excellent, providing clear stats on device connections and signal strength. This makes troubleshooting and monitoring your setup much simpler.
Make sure to know that the U7 devices need Power over Ethernet (PoE), as the main Cloud Gateway doesn't supply it. But overall, the system offers good coverage and performance.