Ok, I will make the choice of choosing between an ESP32 and ESP8266 as simple as possible for you: Price: If you check the online stores, the price of ESP32 is almost double that of the ESP8266. So if you have a tight budget, ESP8266 is the more WAllet-friendly option. Processing Power: The ESP32 has dual cores and more memory, making it faster and better at handling multiple tasks. The ESP8266 has a Single core, which might slow things down if your project is big. Extra Features: The ESP32 comes with Bluetooth (and sometimes more I/O pins), while the ESP8 ...

Hey there, For a smart home project that involves controlling lights, monitoring temperature, and possibly adding security features, Arduino boards with built-in wireless communication would be your best bet. I recommend the Arduino Nano 33 IoT. But if you WAnt something better than an Arduino board then go for an ESP32 board, you will not be disappointed. ESP32 Doit Devkit V1: This board is very popular for IoT projects because it has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It’s powerful, affordable, and has plenty of GPIO pins for connecting sensors and modules. ...

Hi guys "Not cost effective " is a relative term. Yes the Arduino units are bulky and relatively expensive but in some (many) cases they are the only WAy to go. Using a Single chip to do what an Arduino unit can do first requires a PCB to be designed and often several will need to be done before the design is ready. Prototypes then need to be made and again many, then components need to be purchased along with the inevitable out of stock lines sometimes requiring a redesign all blow out to often quite large production costs. I know I did this many times. T ...