I wanted a smart door lock, so i tried to build it myself with an ESP8266 and a JDY23 Bluetooth LE Module. My journey to meet my expectations was a lot longer than expected, but see for yourself. This project was hard, but i learned a lot! If you want do create your own PCBs, […]

In the last few months I have built a noble version my video doorbell based on the ESP32 camera module. The doorbell can display messages automatically or manually and of course I get a picture on my smartphone when someone rings the bell. To save time on soldering work, I created boards with EasyEDA and […]

There are many ways to access web services that run in our home from the Internet.The worst possibility would be portforwarding and forwarding to a device with an unencrypted protocol such as HTTP or FTP. You should really avoid simple port forwarding on HTTP or FTP.SFTP and / or a VPN would be better. Both […]

This post is for those who are interested in why there is little new content here and why I can no longer help or advise everyone individually. We will also talk through how the DIY Smart Home can become a real community project. I thought for a long time whether I should say something about […]

Has Google short the free online storage again or did Dropbox raise prices? And what exactly happens to your data anyway? Would you prefer to save your data at home, but still have the possibilities of a modern cloud? Then Nextcloud is right for you! Dropbox Plus costs around 10 euros per month and you […]

In this video, I will show you how to use my script to install the software that I use in my smart home system. In order to receive the script, you must register in the ei23.com newsletter . You can find the complete blog post and all the links to the Smart Home here: DIY […]

Hi and thank you for your interest in an open source smart home! So that you can quickly get an overview, I have summarized the current status of my smart home in a video. And then you will find the tutorial series, which is regularly expanded.