IoT Forge | Packet Transport, Fire Bots, LoRa Farms & Smarter Homes: Edge IoT in Action | Podcast@IoTForge

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In this episode, we explore projects and products that move intelligence closer to the action—from backyard greenhouses to wildfire zones. In this episode: - ESPHome 2025.5.0 introduces Packet Transport for UART/UDP device-to-device comms—perfect for farm-scale automation with no Wi-Fi stress. https://esphome.io/changelog/2025.5.0.html - A LoRa-based soil monitoring project using Raspberry Pi Pico, solar power, and Home Assistant. https://www.briandorey.com/post/pi-pico-lora-remote-soil-monitor - How a DIY Everything Remote simplified an overcomplicated projector setup—made with ESP32, ESPHome, and a 3D-printed case. https://www.thestockpot.net/videos/theeverythingremote - Meet The Guardian, a fire-seeking robot with YOLO-based flame detection, built to help battle wildfires autonomously. https://blog.adafruit.com/2025/05/25/the-guardian-presenting-a-robot-for-wildland-firefighting/ - New launches: Homey Pro mini and SmartThings developer tools aimed at simplifying smart home integrations. https://homey.app/en-us/news/homey-pro-mini-is-now-available-in-the-us-and-canada/ - SmartThings developers portal https://developer.smartthings.com/ Whether you're an IoT enthusiast, developer, or tech leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical ideas to inspire your next project. 📡 Stay Connected with IoT Forge: - 👉 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell to stay updated on the latest innovations! - ✈️ Join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/IoTForge - 🎧 Listen to Spotify IoT Forge Unplugged podcast: https://rebrand.ly/IoTForge

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