Adafruit
Adafruit FunHouse Starter Kit - IoT Home Automation Exploration
All Products
New Arrivals
Adafruit
Brands and Manufacturers
Microcontrollers & Development Boards
IoT Development Boards
IoT Devices & Platforms
Smart Home Controllers
Wireless & Connectivity
Connectivity
$97.45
|
Out of stock
The Adafruit FunHouse Starter Kit gives you everything you need to build WiFi-connected home automation projects with no soldering required. Powered by an ES...
Estimated Delivery
Arrives
Disclaimer
Secure checkout
The Adafruit FunHouse Starter Kit gives you everything you need to build WiFi-connected home automation projects with no soldering required. Powered by an ESP32-S2 chip running CircuitPython or Arduino, the FunHouse board connects to your WiFi network and makes it easy to create internet-powered sensors for your home.
Whether you want to track temperature and humidity in a room, detect motion or open doors, sense water leaks, or measure distances, this kit includes a range of plug-and-play sensor modules that connect directly to the FunHouse board via JST connectors.
Key Features
- ESP32-S2 WiFi – Built-in WiFi for internet-connected sensor projects using CircuitPython or Arduino
- No Soldering Required – All sensors connect via JST-PH plugs and quick connectors
- Built-in Sensors – The FunHouse board includes light, pressure, humidity, and temperature sensors out of the box
- Three JST-PH Ports – Connect STEMMA boards using digital or analog I/O
- STEMMA QT Port – Plug in any I²C device for expanded functionality
- Multiple Sensor Types – Includes motion, distance, water, magnetic door, and infrared break beam sensors
Ideal For
- Home automation and IoT projects
- Environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, air pressure)
- Security and motion detection setups
- Workshops, hackerspaces, and maker education
- Gifts for electronics enthusiasts
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit FunHouse – WiFi home automation development board with built-in light, pressure, humidity, and temperature sensors
- 1× FunHouse Mounting Plate and Yellow Brick Stand – Clear back-plate for wall mounting with M3 screws, plus golden bricks for a desk stand
- 1× Infrared Break Beam Sensor – Detects objects passing between emitter and receiver, up to 25 cm apart
- 1× Magnetic Door Sensor – Detects when a door, drawer, or window is opened
- 1× Mini PIR Sensor – Plugs into the front of the FunHouse to detect motion
- 1× Ultrasonic Distance Sensor – Measures distances up to approximately 3 metres
- 1× Water Sensor – Detects the presence of water for leak detection
- 2× JST-PH 3-pin Socket Cables – Connect sensors to FunHouse with no soldering
- 1× 10-pin Extension Jumpers (30 cm) – Extend sensor reach when you need extra length
- 3× Wire Quick Connects – Attach your own sensors or wires without soldering
Note: A USB-C data/sync cable is required for programming and is not included in this kit. You will also need a desktop computer for programming via CircuitPython or Arduino IDE.
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- CircuitPython
- A beginner-friendly version of Python designed to run directly on microcontroller boards. If a product supports CircuitPython, you can often program it by copying code files onto the board rather than setting up a more complex toolchain.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of microcontroller modules with built-in wireless features such as Bluetooth and WiFi. Knowing this product uses an ESP32-based module helps explain how it provides wireless serial communication and firmware update features.
- IDE
- Short for Integrated Development Environment, a program used to write, run and manage code. It matters because some learners prefer a traditional coding workspace instead of a guided notebook-style lesson.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- Motion detection
- A camera feature that checks the image for changes that suggest something has moved. It matters because your project can use movement as a trigger instead of constantly saving or processing every frame.
- pH
- A measure of how acidic or alkaline a liquid is, on a scale where 7 is neutral. For a water monitoring kit, pH tells you about water chemistry and whether the included probe matches the range and accuracy your project needs.
- PIR sensor
- A passive infrared sensor detects changes in heat, usually from a person moving across its view. It matters because PIR sensors are common for lights and alarms, but they can miss people who are present but not moving much.
- STEMMA
- A plug-and-cable connection system used on some maker electronics boards to make wiring simpler. If a product uses STEMMA, you need the matching cable or connector type to plug it in without soldering.
- STEMMA QT
- A small plug-in connector system for I2C boards that lets you connect compatible sensors and controllers without soldering. It matters because it can make wiring faster and less error-prone, especially when adding several small modules to a project.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
Find this product in
Brands
Related Tutorials
Free guides on learn.littlebird.com.au
