Hub or Kit
Decide whether to start with a standalone smart home hub or a hub-based starter kit, with checks for compatibility, duplicate controllers, and setup risk.
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IoT Starter Kit
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ESP8266 WiFi Development Kit
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Waveshare ESP32-S3R8 2.06 inch AMOLED touch screen
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Waveshare ESP32-S3R8 High performance dual-core processor up to 240MHz
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Allterco Robotics EOOD 3800235266656 Bluetooth WiFi Gateway in a USB-A dongle
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| Brand | Waveshare | Waveshare | Allterco Robotics EOOD | |||
| Model | ESP32-S3R8 | ESP32-S3R8 | 3800235266656 | |||
| Price | €16.91 | €12.03 | €15.94 | €35.76 | €27.68 | €20.50 |
| Seller | AliExpress | AliExpress | AliExpress | Banggood | Banggood | Retailer |
| Update | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Product Type | IoT starter kit | ESP8266 WiFi development kit / IoT starter kit, ESP8266 WiFi development kit | smart home gateway kit | |||