DIY Wi-Fi Button with NodeMCU and IFTTT

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Published on August 28, 2018 7:41:59 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IStjz-qbucQ

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Tutorial accompanying this video can be found at https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/wifi-connected-button-esp8266-tutorial/

The Internet of Things has vast DIY potential. With enough know-how and a few cheap components, you could build a complex system of connected devices.

Sometimes, however, you want something simple. No bells or whistles, just a button that performs a single task. You might already be familiar with something like this if you’ve ever used an Amazon Dash button to reorder everyday household items.

Today we will make a Wi-Fi enabled button using a NodeMCU, and program it to use IFTTT to do… well, anything! Written instructions following the video, if you prefer.