Published
Apr 4, 2025
Duration
42m:53s
Keywords
esp32
About This Series:
Build your own HomeKit-enabled smart garage door — step by step!
In this four-part TekCasts series, we take a deep dive into building a fully functional Smart Garage Door using an ESP32 microcontroller and Apple HomeKit integration via HomeSpan. Whether you’re a maker, developer, or smart home enthusiast, this project walks you through the entire process — from idea 💡 to installation 🔧 to iPhone control 📲.
🔹 Episode 1: What is a Smart Garage Door?
See the final product in action and learn how we combine door position sensing, remote control, and Apple Home integration to solve a real-world problem.
🔹 Episode 2: Hardware & Schematics
Explore how the ESP32 connects to four custom sub-circuits with detailed schematics, and see the actual build with real hardware photos and video.
🔹 Episode 3: Software
Walk through the object-oriented codebase powering the smart garage door. Learn how each feature is encapsulated into classes and integrated with Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem using HomeSpan.
🔹 Episode 4: WiFi Configuration & Pairing
Securely configure WiFi credentials without touching the code, then pair your device with Apple Home for full remote control and notifications.
🔗 Resources included:
• GitHub Project Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/esp32_smart_garage_door
• HomeSpan Library (HomeKit Integration): https://github.com/HomeSpan/HomeSpan
By the end of this series, you’ll have a powerful, secure, and polished smart garage door system — and the skills to extend it even further. Let’s build something smart together! 🛠️🚀
In this four-part TekCasts series, we take a deep dive into building a fully functional Smart Garage Door using an ESP32 microcontroller and Apple HomeKit integration via HomeSpan. Whether you’re a maker, developer, or smart home enthusiast, this project walks you through the entire process — from idea 💡 to installation 🔧 to iPhone control 📲.
🔹 Episode 1: What is a Smart Garage Door?
See the final product in action and learn how we combine door position sensing, remote control, and Apple Home integration to solve a real-world problem.
🔹 Episode 2: Hardware & Schematics
Explore how the ESP32 connects to four custom sub-circuits with detailed schematics, and see the actual build with real hardware photos and video.
🔹 Episode 3: Software
Walk through the object-oriented codebase powering the smart garage door. Learn how each feature is encapsulated into classes and integrated with Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem using HomeSpan.
🔹 Episode 4: WiFi Configuration & Pairing
Securely configure WiFi credentials without touching the code, then pair your device with Apple Home for full remote control and notifications.
🔗 Resources included:
• GitHub Project Repo: https://github.com/rcravens/esp32_smart_garage_door
• HomeSpan Library (HomeKit Integration): https://github.com/HomeSpan/HomeSpan
By the end of this series, you’ll have a powerful, secure, and polished smart garage door system — and the skills to extend it even further. Let’s build something smart together! 🛠️🚀
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About Your Instructor:
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.