Make a Tiny Pocket ESP32 Al Assistant to Manage Thermostats and Lights
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Building a pocket-sized AI assistant might seem like a daunting challenge, but Huy Vector demonstrates how it’s possible to create a device that blends functionality with personality. Using the ESP by We Vector as a foundation, this project showcases how a compact design can deliver features like voice-controlled smart home integration, real-time weather updates and […] The post Make a Tiny Pocket ESP32 Al Assistant to Manage Thermostats and Lights appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
Nauti's Take
A pocket ESP32 that controls thermostats and lights shows how far cheap local hardware has come, and the opportunity is real for anyone who wants smart home control without a cloud subscription. The limit is speech recognition, since without a link to a larger model the vocabulary stays small and error rates stay noticeable.
Worth a weekend for tinkerers, still early for a household everyone depends on.
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