https://ncot.uk/tags/esp8266/ Recent content in ESP8266 on NCoT Tech Hugo en-gb Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:25:47 +0000 https://ncot.uk/blog-posts/hacking-smart-home-devices-literally/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:25:47 +0000 https://ncot.uk/blog-posts/hacking-smart-home-devices-literally/ <p>This week I have literally been hacking smart home devices. With a Dremel and a knife…</p> https://ncot.uk/blog-posts/freeing-smart-devices-with-tasmota/ Sat, 22 Jan 2022 20:51:03 +0000 https://ncot.uk/blog-posts/freeing-smart-devices-with-tasmota/ <p>I have a load of smart devices in my house that all have ESP8266 microcontrollers inside them. They all work with the Tuya SmartLife app on my phone, and the Tuya integration in HomeAssistant. They also all talk to China to do anything. I’d rather they didn’t. China doesn’t need to know I want to turn my lighting on.</p>