Best of IoT — June 2025

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   Jeff Geerling·49w

   How I monitor and control all my powered devices (Zigbee + HA)

   A detailed guide on using ThirdReality Zigbee smart outlets with Home Assistant Yellow for monitoring power consumption and remotely controlling devices. The setup includes 16 outlets throughout home and studio, providing accurate power measurements within 1 watt, reliable Zigbee connectivity, and ApexCharts visualization. The author compares these outlets favorably against Z-Wave and WiFi alternatives, noting their reliability for various devices from NAS systems to 3D printers, with minor drawbacks being delayed updates and firmware update interruptions.

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   Hacker News·51w

   Air Lab Simulator

   A web-based simulator that replicates Air Lab firmware functionality, allowing users to interact with virtual environmental sensors through different simulated environments. The simulator includes device controls, USB connectivity simulation, and menu navigation features, providing a hands-on experience without requiring physical hardware.

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   Hacker News·50w

   A developer toy from PostHog

   PostHog introduces DeskHog, an open-source handheld gaming device built around an ESP32-S3 microcontroller with a color TFT display, WiFi connectivity, and 10-hour battery life. The palm-sized device features a custom 3D-printed case and comes with several pre-built games including Pong variants, idle clickers, and roguelike adventures. Developers can create their own games using AI editors or C++, and the device can connect to PostHog for displaying analytics data. The hardware includes expansion ports for additional functionality and all design files are available on GitHub for DIY builders.

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