100 IoT project ideas with ESP8266

In this post I am going to make a list of 100 projects which could be implemented with ESP8266 or ESP32 or Raspberry Pi Pico W. These are IoT based Projects.

Home Automation System: Control lights, fans, and appliances remotely through the web dashboard.
Weather Station: Read and display temperature, humidity, and other weather data using sensors.
Smart Irrigation System: Monitor soil moisture and water your plants remotely.
Security Camera System: Build a simple security camera using a microcontroller and stream footage to the web dashboard.
Smart Door Lock: Create a web-controlled door locking system.
Vehicle Tracking System: Track the location of a vehicle and display it on the dashboard.
Pet Feeding System: Dispense food for your pets remotely through the web dashboard.
Greenhouse Monitoring: Monitor temperature, humidity, and light levels in a greenhouse.
Home Energy Monitor: Measure and display energy consumption in real-time.
Smart Mirror: Create a mirror that displays information like time, weather, and notifications.
Aquarium Controller: Control lighting, temperature, and feeding for an aquarium.
Health Monitoring System: Measure and display vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure.
Smart Thermostat: Control your home’s heating and cooling remotely.
Smart Plant Watering System: Water your plants based on soil moisture levels.
Automated Pet Toy: Create a robotic pet toy that can be controlled via the web dashboard.
Garage Door Opener: Open and close your garage door remotely.
Wearable Health Tracker: Monitor and display fitness metrics through the dashboard.
Smart Vending Machine: Dispense products through a web-controlled vending machine.
Home Brewery Controller: Control temperature and brewing process for home brewing.
Automated Blinds: Control blinds or curtains remotely.
Smart Coffee Maker: Brew coffee remotely with customizable settings.
Water Quality Monitoring: Measure and display parameters of water quality.
Remote Music Player: Play music on a remote device via the web dashboard.
Attendance System: Record and display attendance using RFID cards.
Home Entertainment Control: Control TVs, speakers, and entertainment systems.
Smart Fan Control: Adjust fan speed and direction remotely.
IoT Pet Tracker: Monitor your pet’s location and activity through a GPS-enabled device.
Automated Plant Care System: Monitor and control multiple aspects of plant care.
Smart Kitchen Appliances: Control kitchen devices like ovens, microwaves, and more.
Watering System for Potted Plants: Automatically water potted plants based on soil moisture.
Remote Printing System: Send documents to a remote printer.
Parcel Delivery Locker: Create a locker system for secure package delivery.
Automated Curtains for Plant Growth: Adjust curtains to optimize indoor plant growth.
Smart Power Strip: Turn individual outlets on/off remotely.
Waste Management System: Monitor and optimize waste bin levels for collection.
Home Laboratory Automation: Control lab equipment remotely.
Smart Mirror for Fitness: Display workout data and routines.
Home Hydroponics System: Monitor and control hydroponic setups.
Livestock Monitoring System: Monitor animal health on farms.
Remote Telescope Control: Control telescope settings and view celestial objects remotely.
Smart Clock: Display time, alarms, and timers with remote control.
Elderly Care Monitoring: Monitor daily activities of elderly individuals.
Home Weather Forecasting: Analyze local weather data and display forecasts.
Smart Weight Scale: Record and display weight data over time.
IoT Smoke Detector: Detect smoke and send alerts through the web dashboard.
Remote Pet Grooming System: Control pet grooming devices remotely.
Automated Hydroponic Feeding: Control nutrient levels in hydroponic systems.
Remote Control Car: Drive a remote-controlled car via the web dashboard.
Smart Plant Disease Detection: Detect diseases in plants using image recognition.
Home Brewery Recipe Sharing: Share and control brewing recipes through the dashboard.
IoT-based Parking System: Monitor and reserve parking spaces.
Smart Waste Bin: Monitor and optimize public trash bin collection.
Remote Fish Feeder: Feed fish in aquariums remotely.
Automated Book/Page Turner: Turn book pages remotely for people with disabilities.
Home Composting System: Monitor and optimize home composting setups.
Smart Classroom System: Monitor classroom environment and equipment remotely.
Remote-Controlled Toy Robot: Control a robot toy via the web dashboard.
Automated Cat Litter Box: Monitor and clean a cat litter box remotely.
IoT-based Air Purifier: Control air purification settings and monitor air quality.
Home Hydroponic Garden: Monitor and control an indoor hydroponic garden.
Remote-Controlled Drone: Control a drone’s flight using the dashboard.
Smart Umbrella Stand: Monitor and display weather information before leaving home.
Automated Pet Door: Control pet access to the house remotely.
IoT-enabled Therapeutic Devices: Control and monitor medical devices.
Smart Sunlight Simulator: Simulate natural sunlight changes for indoor plants.
Remote-Controlled Fan Robot: Build a robot with a fan for remote cooling.
IoT-based Baby Monitor: Monitor and display baby’s room conditions.
Automated Wine Cellar: Monitor and control wine storage conditions.
Web-Controlled RC Plane: Fly an RC plane using the web dashboard.
Smart Pedometer: Track steps and physical activity levels.
IoT-based Ecosystem Simulator: Simulate and monitor different ecosystems.
Remote-Controlled Home Gym Equipment: Control workout machines remotely.
Smart Chess Board: Play chess remotely with others via the web dashboard.
IoT-based Indoor Navigation System: Navigate indoors using the dashboard.
Remote-Controlled Fan Array: Create patterns and airflow remotely with fans.
Automated Fermentation System: Monitor and control fermentation processes.
IoT-enabled Beehive Monitoring: Monitor beehive conditions and activities.
Remote-Controlled Water Gun: Play with water remotely using a web-controlled water gun.
Smart E-Book Reader: Control and read e-books remotely.
IoT-based Classroom Attendance: Monitor and track student attendance.
Automated Art Display: Control art pieces’ lighting and rotation remotely.
IoT-based Plant Growth Chamber: Monitor and control specialized plant growth chambers.
Remote-Controlled Mini Rovers: Explore small spaces using web-controlled rovers.
Smart Language Learning Device: Assist in language learning through the dashboard.
IoT-based Wine Dispenser: Dispense wine and monitor the collection.
Remote-Controlled Robot Arm: Control a robot arm remotely for various tasks.
Automated Hydroponic Nutrient Mixer: Mix and adjust nutrient solutions remotely.
IoT-enabled Smart Whiteboard: Control and display content on a whiteboard remotely.
Web-Controlled RC Boat: Navigate a remote-controlled boat using the dashboard.
Smart Language Translation Device: Translate speech and text through the dashboard.
IoT-based Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels.
Remote-Controlled RC Helicopter: Fly a remote-controlled helicopter via the web.
Automated Cocktail Mixer: Mix and dispense cocktails remotely.
IoT-enabled Classroom Interaction System: Engage students using the dashboard.
Web-Controlled Model Train: Control a model train set remotely.
Smart Language Pronunciation Trainer: Aid in language pronunciation via the dashboard.
IoT-based Food Quality Monitor: Monitor and track food storage conditions.
Automated Bartender System: Mix and serve drinks using the dashboard.
IoT-enabled Smart Grid System: Monitor and optimize electrical grid components.
Web-Controlled Drone Racing: Race drones remotely using the web dashboard.

Remember that the complexity of these projects can vary widely, so it’s important to choose a project that aligns with your skills and resources. Additionally, make sure to research the specific requirements and components needed for each project to ensure its feasibility.