Smart Homes Courses and Certifications

Building a Complete IoT Home Automation System with ESP32 and MQTT

Master home automation fundamentals by building a smart system with ESP32, integrating MQTT, PostgreSQL, Node.js, and Socket.io for remote device control and monitoring.

• freeCodeCamp
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Exploring Internet of Things with Cisco Packet Tracer

Explore IoT skills using Cisco Packet Tracer's virtual lab, building smart home networks and mastering environment controls through hands-on practice.

• Cisco Networking Academy
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Stanford Seminar - New Chip Technologies for AI and for Asia - The Edge is Where the Action Is

Explore edge computing and AI chip technologies, their applications in IoT and smart devices, and the future of the semiconductor industry with Intel's AI marketing director.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Christian Lempa

Wake On LAN Configuration - Turn On Your Server From Anywhere

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Master Wake On LAN technology to remotely power on servers and computers from anywhere, including BIOS/OS setup, magic packets, network routing, and Home Assistant integration.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GreatScott

E-Ink Display Home Upgrade - Smart Calendar Dashboard

Discover how to build a power-efficient E-Ink calendar display that connects to Google Calendar and shows upcoming events for your smart home setup.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech Tutorials - David McKone

How to Install Samba Share on Home Assistant

Learn to install and configure Samba Share on Home Assistant, enabling secure file sharing. Covers setup, testing, and troubleshooting for Linux and Windows clients.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech Tutorials - David McKone

How to Install Home Assistant VM

Learn to install Home Assistant as a VM on XCP-ng for robust home automation. Covers downloading, VM creation, image attachment, and setup wizard, ensuring reliability and easy recovery.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Awesome Open Source

Home Assistant Grids for Beautiful, Functional Dashboards

Learn to create visually appealing and functional Home Assistant dashboards using grid layouts. Discover nested grids, mobile-friendly designs, and tips for effective dashboard organization.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Awesome Open Source

Using Message Queues in Home Assistant to Trigger Automations More Efficiently

Learn to use MQTT with Home Assistant for efficient automation triggers, focusing on setup, integration, and practical application with a Shelly Button device.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Awesome Open Source

Create a Generic Thermostat Control for Simple Temp Sensor and Binary Switch in Home Assistant

Learn to create a generic thermostat control in Home Assistant using a binary switch and temperature sensor, enabling easy comfort level management for your smart home setup.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GreatScott

Building a Better Voice Assistant - ESP32 Voice Recognition Alternative to Alexa

Explore voice recognition alternatives to Alexa by building a custom ESP32-S3 voice assistant with better reliability for smart home control.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Christian Lempa

HomeLab Software Stack and Applications Deep Dive 2025

Explore the complete software stack powering a modern HomeLab setup, from Docker and Kubernetes to AI tools, automation, IoT management, and security solutions.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech Tutorials - David McKone

Home Assistant - How to Install HACS

Learn to install and use HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) for easy access to community-developed integrations and frontend features. Includes GitHub setup and step-by-step installation guide.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech Tutorials - David McKone

Home Assistant - How to Set Up Z-Wave

Learn to set up and manage Z-Wave smart devices with Home Assistant. Covers hardware selection, software installation, network planning, device inclusion/exclusion, and troubleshooting for a secure and efficient smart home system.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nordic Semiconductor

Meet the nRF5340 - Next Generation IoT Wireless SoC

Explore the nRF5340, a dual-core IoT SoC with advanced security, multiprotocol radio, and flexibility for complex applications like professional lighting, wearables, and industrial IoT.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video