Hi everyone, I’m excited to share my latest project and seek your expertise! I’ve recently set up a 12V LED strip lighting system under my kitchen cabinets, which originally came with a ‘dumb’ controller featuring a touchpad for dimming. While I love the ambiance it creates, I’m eager to enhance it with smart home integration using ESP32 or ESP8266 modules. My goal is to retain the touchpad functionality for local control while also enabling remote management through my Home Assistant setup. Additionally, I’m considering adding motion sensors and presence detection for future automation. I’ve started experimenting with the hardware, but I’m unsure about the best approach to integrate these components seamlessly. Any tips, tutorials, or experiences you’ve had with similar setups would be invaluable! Looking forward to your insights and sharing my progress as I dive deeper into this project. Cheers, [Your Name]