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Learn how the build your own WiFi switch with the ESP module and how to control any appliance of your favorite place.

What are WiFi Switches?
Nowadays we are living in an Internet of Things age and WiFi Switches are basically the foundation of it. They are devices that can turn on, off or dim home appliances like lights, fans, etc remotely or autonomously, controlled by our cellphones, our voice, the room temperature or even weather reports.

How do they work?
They are based on wireless communication (commonly known as WiFi) that let them connect to the internet and process data, so they can take action due to certain conditions established by the user.

Application requirements:
ESP8266 Module (ESP-01)
PCB board
Breadboard
Wiring cables
Ubidots account
Arduino nano”

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