Home automation is huge right now in consumer electronics ... and devices all over the house using RS-485. Each 24-port patch panel contains four Arduinos in custom PCBs to act as intermediates ...

“It’s not just about a control panel on the wall anymore. People want to control their systems from the palm of their hand.” While home automation and entertainment trends have evolved ...

the press of a button on the control panel, or a “scene” on the app. Pro Tip: Alexa is currently the most capable voice ...