Description
From smart sensors to cloud integration and the world of TinyML, this book is your comprehensive guide to the IoT ecosystem, using ESP32 and industry-standard tools and technologies.
Key Features:
- Build IoT projects from scratch using the ESP32.
- Customize solutions, take them to the cloud, visualize real-time data, and implement security features.
- Practice using a variety of hands-on projects, such as an audio player, a smart home, and more.
Book Description:
ESP32, a low-cost and energy-efficient system-on-a-chip microcontroller, has become the backbone of numerous WiFi devices, fueling IoT innovation. This book offers a holistic approach to building an IoT system from the ground up, ensuring secure data communication from sensors to cloud platforms, and empowering you to create production-grade IoT solutions using the ESP32 SoC.
Starting with IoT essentials supported by real-world use cases, this book walks you through the entire process of constructing an IoT device using ESP32. Each chapter introduces new dimensions to your IoT applications, covering sensor communication, the integration of prominent IoT libraries like LittleFS and LVGL, connectivity options via WiFi, security measures, cloud integration, and the visualization of real-time data using Grafana. Furthermore, a dedicated section explores AI/ML for embedded systems, guiding you through building and running ML applications with tinyML and ESP32-S3 to create state-of-the-art embedded products.
This book adopts a hands-on approach, ensuring you can start building IoT solutions right from the beginning. Toward the end of the book, you'll tackle a full-scale smart home project, applying all the techniques you've learned in real-time.
Embark on your journey to build secure, production-grade IoT systems with the ESP32 today!
What you'll learn:
- For effective IoT creation, explore ESP32 with the IDE and debugging tools.
- Drive GPIO, I2C, multimedia, and storage for seamless integration of external devices.
- Utilize handy IoT libraries to enhance your ESP32 projects.
- With STA and AP modes, provisioning, and ESP Rainmaker framework features.
- Ensure robust IoT security with secure boot and OTA firmware updates.
- Utilize AWS IoT for data handling and Grafana for stunning visualization.
- Enhance your projects with voice capabilities using ESP, AFE, and speech recognition.
- On the ESP32-S3 and Edge Impulse platforms, innovate with tinyML.
Who this book is for:
If you are an embedded software developer, an IoT software architect or developer, a technologist, or anyone who wants to learn how to use ESP32 and its applications, this book is for you.
To begin with the book, you must understand embedded systems, programming, networking, and cloud computing concepts.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction to IoT development and the ESP32 platform
- Understanding the development tools
- Using ESP32 Peripherals
- Employing third-party libraries in ESP32 projects
- Project: Audio Player
- Using Wi-Fi Communication for Connectivity
- ESP32 security features for production-grade devices
- Connecting to Cloud Platforms and Using Services
- Project: Smart Home
- Machine learning with the ESP32
- Developing on Edge Impulse
- Project: Baby Monitor






Werner Scholten (verified owner) –
Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 (2nd Edition) is an excellent book! The explanations are clear and well-structured, covering practical steps to build IoT projects easily and enjoyably. It really helped me improve my skills and apply new ideas with ESP32. Highly recommended!
Ingmar Guillaume (verified owner) –
Fantastic book! Very clear and practical for learning IoT with ESP32.
Vasile Vasilescu –
Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 (2nd Edition) is a great resource. The explanations are simple, well-organized, and full of practical projects that make learning enjoyable
Frank Salentin –
I’m really impressed with Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 (2nd Edition). The book is very well-structured, with clear explanations and step-by-step guidance for building real IoT applications. It gave me the confidence to explore new projects with ESP32, and I highly recommend it to learners and developers alike
Tofig Aldhubaib (verified owner) –
Clear, practical, and very beginner-friendly
Héctor Cordero (verified owner) –
Great resource for learning IoT with ESP32
Darren Morrison (verified owner) –
Easy to follow and highly informative
Daniel Knezevic (verified owner) –
Well-structured book, full of useful projects
Komlan Freedom (verified owner) –
Perfect guide for ESP32 IoT development
Mircea Gavan (verified owner) –
Simple explanations with hands-on examples
Josef Wastl (verified owner) –
Highly recommended for ESP32 enthusiasts
Paulo Mendonca (verified owner) –
Excellent book, very easy to follow
Jaroslav Holan (verified owner) –
Clear and practical guide to ESP32 IoT
Dewey Freeman –
A must-have for IoT beginners
Paulo Mendonca (verified owner) –
Step-by-step projects made learning enjoyable
MICHAEL LUFT –
Great resource for students and hobbyists
Vladimir Kalab (verified owner) –
Explains ESP32 concepts in simple terms
Carl Conrad Maeder (verified owner) –
One of the best ESP32 guides
Felice Baratto (verified owner) –
Highly recommend for mastering ESP32 IoT
David Finnegan –
Helped me start real projects quickly
Christian Menard (verified owner) –
Excellent book! The explanations are clear and full of practical examples that make learning easy and enjoyable.
Bielo Lopez (verified owner) –
One of the best resources for ESP32—well-structured, beginner-friendly, and highly practical
Ian Hughes (verified owner) –
The real-world step-by-step projects helped me improve my skills quickly. Highly recommended!
Kevin Quinn (verified owner) –
Very useful for anyone who wants to start building IoT applications with ESP32
Gian Paolo Tozzi (verified owner) –
Simple explanations with rich practical content—an outstanding experience
Dimitrios Iatrou –
One of the best ESP32 learning resources
Eric Zwirner (verified owner) –
This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in IoT development. The explanations are clear, and the step-by-step projects made it very easy to follow along and learn ESP32 in a practical way
Maurizio Rojnić (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this book! It’s well-structured, beginner-friendly, and packed with useful examples that show exactly how to apply ESP32 in real-world projects
Aggeliki Vames (verified owner) –
Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 (2nd Edition) exceeded my expectations. The content is simple to understand, and the projects gave me the confidence to start building my own IoT applications
William Bailey (verified owner) –
A fantastic guide for both beginners and hobbyists. The book explains ESP32 concepts clearly and provides hands-on examples that make learning fun and rewarding
Dusan Djurisic (verified owner) –
This is one of the best ESP32 books I’ve read. It balances theory and practice perfectly, making it easy to grasp new concepts and immediately put them into action
Kevin Otterman (verified owner) –
I was new to ESP32, but this book made everything straightforward. The projects are practical, enjoyable, and gave me a solid foundation to build upon
Valentin Kozlov (verified owner) –
I appreciate how the book combines technical depth with simplicity. Even complex concepts are explained in a way that makes them accessible to beginners
Tim Allen (verified owner) –
Clear explanations, structured lessons, and plenty of real-world applications—this book has everything you need to start learning IoT with ESP32
Evangelos Vangelis (verified owner) –
This second edition is very polished and comprehensive. It’s a valuable resource that guided me step by step through exciting IoT projects
Sahil Kumar (verified owner) –
Highly recommended for anyone serious about IoT. The examples are practical, the writing is easy to understand, and it gave me the push I needed to start building with ESP32