Project scenario
Smart Home
Low-cost WiFi, relay control, and mobile app integrations.
Build Stack Notes
Scenario pages should connect MCUs, sensors, displays, power parts, and communication modules into a coherent bill-of-material direction. This gives makers an entry point even when they do not know the exact model name to search for.
Scenario Coverage
Suggested Parts
ESP32
Espressif Systems
Classic dual-core Wi-Fi and Bluetooth MCU that remains one of the most searched and widely supported maker wireless chips.
ESP32-S3
Espressif Systems
Dual-core Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU with vector instructions, native USB, camera, and display interfaces for AIoT devices.
ESP32-C3
Espressif Systems
Single-core RISC-V Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU used for compact, low-cost IoT devices and ESP8266 replacement designs.
ESP8266
Espressif Systems
Legacy but extremely popular Wi-Fi MCU with huge maker search volume and broad Arduino support.
ESP32-C6
Espressif Systems
RISC-V Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, and Thread MCU aimed at Matter-ready smart home devices.
ESP32-S2
Espressif Systems
Single-core Wi-Fi MCU with native USB and strong security features but without Bluetooth.
ESP32-H2
Espressif Systems
RISC-V Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, and Thread MCU for low-power Matter accessories without Wi-Fi.
ESP32-C2
Espressif Systems
Entry-level RISC-V Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU designed for simple connected products and cost-sensitive modules.
ESP32-C5
Espressif Systems
RISC-V dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE MCU for modern IoT products that need 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz support.
RTL8720DN
Realtek
Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth development MCU used in AmebaD boards and maker wireless projects.
BL602
Bouffalo Lab
Low-cost RISC-V Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU with strong interest among developers researching ESP8266 alternatives.
BL616
Bouffalo Lab
RISC-V wireless MCU with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter-oriented connectivity.
BL702
Bouffalo Lab
RISC-V Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, and Thread MCU for low-power wireless peripherals and smart home accessories.
GD32W515
GigaDevice
China-made Arm Cortex-M wireless MCU combining GigaDevice MCU ecosystem with Wi-Fi connectivity.
W800
Winner Micro
Low-cost Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC often evaluated as a budget alternative to ESP8266 and ESP32 modules.
BK7231N
Beken
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU found in many low-cost smart home devices and Tuya-compatible modules.
BK7231T
Beken
Popular Beken Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU variant used in smart plugs, bulbs, switches, and Tuya-class devices.
BL808
Bouffalo Lab
Multi-core RISC-V AIoT processor with wireless connectivity, camera, display, and multimedia-oriented interfaces.
HLK-M30
Hi-Link
Wi-Fi module commonly used for serial transparent transmission and quick IoT connectivity in maker products.
RTL8720CF
Realtek
Compact Realtek Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU variant used in Ameba-series modules and low-cost IoT boards.
W801
Winner Micro
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC used in low-cost modules with vendor SDK support and Chinese-language ecosystem materials.
Air601
LuatOS / OpenLuat
Low-cost Wi-Fi module used by Chinese maker communities, supported by LuatOS-oriented development materials.
GD32VW553
GigaDevice
GigaDevice RISC-V Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU for connected embedded applications.
Air101
LuatOS / OpenLuat
LuatOS-friendly Wi-Fi development module for low-cost connected devices and Chinese maker projects.
BK7252
Beken
Beken Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE multimedia MCU family used for camera and audio-capable IoT products.
BL606P
Bouffalo Lab
RISC-V Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU used in low-cost wireless modules and embedded IoT boards.
RTL8730E
Realtek
Realtek wireless MCU family member targeting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth IoT modules with vendor SDK support.
LN882H
LightningSemi
China-made Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE MCU used in low-cost IoT modules with vendor SDK support.
XR872
Xradio
Low-cost Wi-Fi MCU seen in Chinese IoT modules and open-source embedded experiments.
XR806
Xradio
Wi-Fi MCU module platform used in inexpensive connected products and Chinese embedded development boards.