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Apr 4, 2025
4m:36s
What is a "Smart Garage Door"?
Classification
Software Engineering | Hardware | ESP32
Keywords
esp32
About This Episode:
Ever left the house and thought… “Wait, did I close the garage door?” 😬 You’re not alone — and that’s exactly the problem we solve in this video!
In this first episode, we break down what makes a garage door smart — including:
✅ Real-time door position detection
✅ Remote open/close functionality
✅ Integration with Apple’s Home app for sleek iPhone control 📱🍏
✅ Notifications and remote access via Apple Home Hub 🌐📬
You’ll also get a full demo of the final product in action — showing exactly how these features come together in a seamless smart home experience.
📂 Resources mentioned:
🔗 Project GitHub Repo: rcravens/esp32_smart_garage_door
🔗 HomeSpan (Apple Home integration): HomeSpan/HomeSpan
Whether you’re into DIY home automation or just love cool projects, this series is for you. Let’s get started! 🚀
In this first episode, we break down what makes a garage door smart — including:
✅ Real-time door position detection
✅ Remote open/close functionality
✅ Integration with Apple’s Home app for sleek iPhone control 📱🍏
✅ Notifications and remote access via Apple Home Hub 🌐📬
You’ll also get a full demo of the final product in action — showing exactly how these features come together in a seamless smart home experience.
📂 Resources mentioned:
🔗 Project GitHub Repo: rcravens/esp32_smart_garage_door
🔗 HomeSpan (Apple Home integration): HomeSpan/HomeSpan
Whether you’re into DIY home automation or just love cool projects, this series is for you. Let’s get started! 🚀
Short Bio:
Bob Cravens is a seasoned technology leader, software architect, and educator with a passion for empowering others through practical, real-world knowledge. As the founder of TekFoundry, Bob has dedicated his career to designing and delivering innovative software solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with elegant simplicity.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.
At TekCasts, Bob leverages over two decades of experience in software engineering, application architecture, and team leadership to create engaging, high-impact courses for developers and technology professionals. His instructional style is rooted in practical application, offering insights drawn from his extensive background in industries like medical devices and global technology consulting.
Bob’s expertise spans a variety of technologies and methodologies, including PHP/Laravel, FastAPI, and DevOps, as well as architecture best practices and team dynamics. Whether teaching foundational concepts or advanced strategies, he’s passionate about helping others turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.
When not crafting elegant code or inspiring the next generation of tech innovators, Bob enjoys exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and creative problem-solving.