MCUs are ideal MQTT clients because the protocol is lightweight and designed for low-bandwidth, low-RAM environments.

As a DIY enthusiast, I was aware that maintaining a smart home requires time and attention to detail. I use a lot of affordable smart devices that operate over the Zigbee protocol with Home Assistant.

Despite its small form factor, the Raspberry Pi is a highly capable system you can grab for well under $100. Depending on your interests, it can double as anything between an emulation system, stream ...